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The Deep Blue Sea

2011·Movie
1h 38min·R

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The Deep Blue Sea fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and profoundly sad

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Beware of passion...

The wife of a British Judge is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot.
MelodramaRomantic TragedyCharacter-DrivenHistorical SettingEmotional IntensityPsychological DramaForbidden LoveBleakIntense Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Deep Blue Sea

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Deep Blue Sea legally?

The Deep Blue Sea is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, The CW, and Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Deep Blue Sea worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Deep Blue Sea rated?

RSexual contentSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and suicide themes.

How long is The Deep Blue Sea?

1 h 38 min

The Deep Blue Sea runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Deep Blue Sea?

Critics82
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Deep Blue Sea higher (82) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Deep Blue Sea in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Deep Blue Sea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Deep Blue Sea in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Deep Blue Sea use?

Adaptation ExpansionAmicable ExesBook EndsDespair Event HorizonFanserviceForgotten BirthdayIdiot BallObnoxious In-LawsPlease, Don't Leave MeThe RemakeTearful SmilePrecision F-Strikeand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Deep Blue Sea, including Adaptation Expansion, Amicable Exes, Book Ends.