The Drowning (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2016, The Drowning is a thriller and drama film directed by Bette Gordon, running about 95 minutes. “If evil exists, can it be transformed?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A psychiatrist faces his past, present and future when he finds himself involved in the treatment of a young man recently released from prison for a murder committed when the boy was just 11 years old.
Who’s in it. The Drowning stars Julia Stiles as Lauren Seymour, Josh Charles as Tom Seymour, Avan Jogia as Danny Miller and Tracie Thoms as Angela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Drowning has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Drowning page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drowning tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drowning (2016)?
- In US, The Drowning is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Drowning worth watching?
- The Drowning holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Drowning?
- The Drowning stars Julia Stiles, Josh Charles, Avan Jogia, Tracie Thoms and Leo Fitzpatrick.
- When was The Drowning released?
- The Drowning was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.