In Too Deep (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, In Too Deep is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Michael Rymer, running about 95 minutes. “He didn't know how far he'd have to go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drug lord Dwayne Gittens rules Cincinnati with an iron fist. No wonder he's known as "God" on the streets. Determined to break Gittens' stranglehold on the city is undercover cop Jeffrey Cole. But as Cole takes on an assumed identity to penetrate Gittens' criminal empire, he makes a disturbing discovery -- he kind of likes being a gangster.
Who’s in it. In Too Deep stars Omar Epps as Jeff Cole / J. Reid, LL Cool J as Dwayne Gittens / God, Nia Long as Myra and Stanley Tucci as Preston D'Ambrosio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, In Too Deep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel 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 In Too Deep page.
If you liked it. Fans of In Too Deep tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In Too Deep (1999)?
- In US, In Too Deep is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, 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 In Too Deep worth watching?
- In Too Deep holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In Too Deep?
- In Too Deep stars Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Stanley Tucci and Hill Harper.
- When was In Too Deep released?
- In Too Deep was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.