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The Deep End of the Ocean

1999Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

DramaMystery
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic456.3Rotten Tomatoes42%58%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

The search for her son was over. The search for her family was just beginning.

A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion. Nine years later, by chance, he turns up in the town in which the family has just relocated.

Feels like

  • Family Drama
  • Missing Child
  • Emotional Journey
  • Psychological Impact
  • Mother-Son Relationship
  • Mystery and Intrigue
  • Guilt and Forgiveness
  • Suburban Angst
  • Slow-Burn

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Ulu Grosbard
Written by
Stephen Schiff, Jacquelyn Mitchard
Produced by
Steve Nicolaides, Kate Guinzburg
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

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Facts

March 12, 1999 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
March 12, 1999
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$28 million
Available in
62 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Deep End of the Ocean?"

Questions about The Deep End of the Ocean

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Deep End of the Ocean?

The RokuSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Deep End of the Ocean streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is The Deep End of the Ocean worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is The Deep End of the Ocean okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Deep End of the Ocean good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Deep End of the Ocean plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Deep End of the Ocean a box office flop?

Budget$38 million
Box office$28 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.