The Deep End of the Ocean
Seen it?1999 | 106 min | Drama, Mystery
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.6 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. If you loved Missing or A Perfect World, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion. Nine years later, by chance, he turns up in the town in which the family has just relocated.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$28 million worldwide on a $38 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 359K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Missing
Saturday SpecialAnother kidnapping drama, and a Saturday Special.
A Perfect World Saturday SpecialAnother kidnapping drama, and a Saturday Special.
The Last King of Scotland
Friday Night FlickAnother kidnapping drama, and a Friday Night Flick.
Searching Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
Remember Weeknight WatchAnother drama, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Ulu Grosbard
- Michelle PfeifferBeth
- Treat WilliamsPat
- Whoopi GoldbergCandy
- Jonathan JacksonVincent Age 16
- Cory BuckVincent Age 7
- Ryan MerrimanSam
- Alexa PenaVegaKerry Age 9
- Michael McGradyJimmy Daugherty
- Brenda StrongEllen
- Michael McElroyBen