Deep Blue
Seen it?2003 | 83 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (71 on Metacritic) and it was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no 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 Earth, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Deep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages, Deep Blue uses amazing footage to tell us the story of our oceans and the life they support.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$19 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andy Byatt, Alastair Fothergill
- Michael GambonNarrator (voice)
- David AttenboroughSelf
- Pierce BrosnanNarrator
- Frank GlaubrechtNarrator
- Jacques PerrinNarrator
- Dalik WollinitzNarrator