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The Deep

1977Movie2 h 3 minPG

MysteryThriller
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic417.6Rotten Tomatoes38%39%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic417.6Rotten Tomatoes38%39%

Summary

A pair of young vacationers are involved in a dangerous conflict with treasure hunters when they discover a way into a deadly wreck in Bermuda waters.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Peter Yates
Written by
Tracy Keenan Wynn, Peter Benchley
Produced by
Peter Guber
Music by
John Barry

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Facts

June 17, 1977 · 2 h 3 min · PG

Released
June 17, 1977
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Mystery, Thriller, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$9 million
Box office
$100 million
Available in
70 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptational Heroism, Composite Character, Sexy Soaked Shirt +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Deep?"

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Where can I stream The Deep?

Tubi TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Deep streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Deep worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Deep okay for kids?

PGViolenceDrug useSexual content

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, drug use, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Deep plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was The Deep a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$100 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $9 million to make and earned $100 million worldwide, 11.1 times its budget.

What tropes does The Deep use?

Adaptational HeroismComposite CharacterSexy Soaked ShirtUngrateful BastardFanserviceBitch in Sheep's ClothingMs. FanserviceNever Split the PartySlippery as an EelHave You Told Anyone Else?Race LiftSole Survivorand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Adaptational Heroism, Composite Character, and Sexy Soaked Shirt.