Deep Web (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.8

Deep Web poster

Released in 2015, Deep Web is a documentary film directed by Alex Winter, running about 89 minutes. “The crime saga of the digital age.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Deep Web gives the inside story of one of the most important and riveting digital crime sagas of the century -- the arrest of Ross William Ulbricht, the 30-year-old entrepreneur convicted of being 'Dread Pirate Roberts,' creator and operator of online black market Silk Road. As the only film with exclusive access to the Ulbricht family, Deep Web explores how the brightest minds and thought leaders behind the Deep Web and Bitcoin are now caught in the crosshairs of the battle for control of a future inextricably linked to technology, with our digital rights hanging in the balance.

Who’s in it. Deep Web stars Keanu Reeves as Narrator, Ross Ulbricht as Himself, Andy Greenberg as Himself and Nicolas Christin as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Deep Web has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deep Web page.

If you liked it. Fans of Deep Web tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Deep Web (2015)?
In US, Deep Web is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Deep Web worth watching?
Deep Web holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Deep Web?
Deep Web stars Keanu Reeves, Ross Ulbricht, Andy Greenberg, Nicolas Christin and Christopher Soghoian.
When was Deep Web released?
Deep Web was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.