The Deep
Seen it?1977 | 123 min | Mystery, Thriller, Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 11 times its budget, but middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and adventure fans. If you loved Jaws, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
A pair of young vacationers are involved in a dangerous conflict with treasure hunters when they discover a way into a deadly wreck in Bermuda waters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$100 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 144K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Yates
- Robert ShawRomer Treece
- Jacqueline BissetGail Berke
- Nick NolteDavid Sanders
- Louis Gossett Jr.Henri Cloche
- Eli WallachAdam Coffin
- Robert TessierKevin
- Dick Anthony WilliamsSlake
- Bob MinorWiley
- Earl MaynardRonald
- Teddy TuckerThe Harbor Master