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Drowning in the Shallow End

1990Movie1 h 29 min

ComedyTV Movie
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9

A melancholic, bleak comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Nothing seems to go right for Colin, no matter how he tries. No one is offering him writing work, and his marriage is disintegrating. Why can't he be smooth and confident as he imagines other men to be?

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Character Study
  • Marriage Problems
  • Existential Crisis
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Melancholy
  • Slow Burn
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Colin Gregg
Written by
Leigh Jackson
Produced by
Susi Hush

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 28, 1990 · 1 h 29 min · Comedy, TV Movie

Released
January 28, 1990
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Drowning in the Shallow End worth watching?"

Questions about Drowning in the Shallow End

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Drowning in the Shallow End worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.9).

Will Drowning in the Shallow End make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Drowning in the Shallow End plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.