Deep Sea
Seen it?2023 | 112 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 5 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Shenxiu has felt a deep sadness since her mother left. A storm plunges her into a dreamlike world of swirling colour. Led by the Hyjinx, and joined by inventive underwater chef Nanhe, she embarks on a quest to find solace in the Eye of the Deep Sea.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$136 million worldwide on a $29 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tian Xiaopeng
- Wang TingwenShenxiu (voice)
- Su XinNanhe / Xiao Chou (voice)
- Kuixing TengChief Mate (Da Fu) / Father (voice)
- Yang TingStepmom / Flower (voice)
- Jing JiMother / Blue Carp (voice)
- Guo HaoranPurple Carp (voice)
- Tian XiaopengClown Fish (voice)
- Fang TaochenSweet Bean (voice)
- Dong YiYounger Brother (voice)
- Zhou JuanLittle Carp (voice)