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Poster for The Deepest Breath

The Deepest Breath

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2023 | 108 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved Free Solo or My Octopus Teacher, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Bonded by their love of freediving, a record-setting champion and a heroic safety diver try to make history with a remarkable feat, ready to risk it all.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 61K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Laura McGann

  • Alessia ZecchiniSelf - Freediver
  • Stephen KeenanSelf - Deceased Freediver / Safety Diver
  • Leigh BakerSelf - Respiratory Therapist
  • Mahmoud BarracudaSelf - Scuba Diver
  • Ilaria BoniSelf - Freediver Italian National Team
  • Kristof CoenenSelf - Freediver
  • Lily CrespySelf - Freediver
  • Hanako HiroseSelf - Freediver Japanese National Team
  • Peter KeenanSelf - Stephen's Father
  • Francesca Koe OwingsSelf - Freediving Judge