Waist Deep (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Waist Deep is a 2006 action thriller starring Meagan Good, Tyrese Gibson and Larenz Tate. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $21.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Waist Deep About?
The premise of Waist Deep without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former convict, known as O2, embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue his son who has been taken by a criminal organization following a carjacking. He reluctantly partners with Coco, a resourceful woman familiar with the city's underbelly. O2 must use his skills to evade the police and confront the ruthless criminals, facing challenges of loyalty and trust as he fights for his son’s freedom and a chance at redemption.
Waist Deep Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hood
- hijack
- hijacking
- hijacker
- child in jeopardy
- car
- son
- chase
- shootout
- money
- drugs
- gang
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- ex convict
- drug lord
- kidnapping
- carjacking
- death
- murder
- swimming pool
- bag of money
- bank vault
- montage
- deception
- disguise
- safe deposit box
- bank
- abandoned warehouse
- mayor
- interrogation
- torture
- tattoo
- white male pretending to be black
- gas station
- fugitive
- on the run
- home invasion
- junkie
- drug addict
- ak 47
- jewelry
- diamond
- security camera
- surveillance
- media coverage
- news report
- mexican standoff
- parking garage
- car chase
- escape
- held at gunpoint
Waist Deep Cast
Meagan Good leads the cast, with Tyrese Gibson and Larenz Tate.
Waist Deep Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Waist Deep 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 65% User score
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Waist Deep Plot Summary
What happens in Waist Deep from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ex-convict Otis, known as O2 due to his remarkable ability to vanish from crime scenes, has served his time and is intent on leaving his criminal past behind, vowing never to abandon his young son, Junior. One afternoon, his commitment is put on the line when he arrives late to pick Junior up from school. As he promises to always return, tragedy strikes: O2’s cherished 1960s Chevrolet Impala SS Lowrider is stolen at gunpoint in a busy intersection, with Junior still inside.
Full summary
The whole story of Waist Deep, scene by scene
Waist Deep Box Office
Waist Deep grossed $21.4 million worldwide. $21.3 million came from the US and Canada and $8,991 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$21.4M
- US & Canada
- $21.3M
- International
- $9K
Waist Deep Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Waist Deep.
How Well Do You Know Waist Deep?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Otis's nickname and why is he called that?
Cars in Waist Deep
53 cars on screen, including the 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS and the 1979 Buick Regal.
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1995 Chevrolet Impala SS Main role -
1979 Buick Regal Important role -
1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible Important role -
2000 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
Waist Deep Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Ruas Sangrentas - O Acerto Final” and “Waist Deep - Bis zum Hals”.
- Also known as
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- Ruas Sangrentas - O Acerto Final
- Waist Deep - Bis zum Hals
- Waist Deep - Sem saída
- Cios poniżej pasa
- Hluboko v gangu
- Waist Deep - Strade dannate
- Sin salida: Waist Deep
- A vér válaszol
- מהמותן למטה
- Ruas Sangrentas: O Acerto Final
- Перехват
- Ölümüne
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- $100 000
- 웨이스트 딥
- 无法无天
- Sin Salida
- Hlboko v gangu
- Перехоплення
- อึด บ้า ซ่าส์ลุย
- Lún Sâu Trong Tội Lỗi
- 浴血狂奔
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Waist Deep FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Waist Deep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Waist Deep?
Waist Deep runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Waist Deep released?
Waist Deep was released on June 23, 2006.
Who is in the cast of Waist Deep?
Waist Deep stars Meagan Good, Tyrese Gibson and Larenz Tate.
How much did Waist Deep make at the box office?
Waist Deep grossed $21.4 million worldwide ($21.3 million domestic, $8,991 international).
How is Waist Deep rated?
Waist Deep has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 37 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Waist Deep have a post-credit scene?
No. Waist Deep has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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