The Deep End (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2001, The Deep End is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Scott McGehee, running about 101 minutes. “How far would you go to protect your family?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With her husband Jack perpetually away at work, Margaret Hall raises her children virtually alone. Her teenage son is testing the waters of the adult world, and early one morning she wakes to find the dead body of his gay lover on the beach of their rural lakeside home. What would you do? What is rational and what do you do to protect your child? How far do you go and when do you stop?
Who’s in it. The Deep End stars Tilda Swinton as Margaret Hall, Goran Visnjic as Alek Spera, Jonathan Tucker as Beau Hall and Josh Lucas as Darby Reese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Deep End has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
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 The Deep End page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deep End tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deep End (2001)?
- In US, The Deep End 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 The Deep End worth watching?
- The Deep End holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deep End?
- The Deep End stars Tilda Swinton, Goran Visnjic, Jonathan Tucker, Josh Lucas and Peter Donat.
- When was The Deep End released?
- The Deep End was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.