Deep Water (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2006, Deep Water is an action, drama, adventure and documentary film directed by Louise Osmond, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race.

Who’s in it. Deep Water stars Tilda Swinton as Narrator, Simon Russell Beale as Donald Crowhurst (voice), Jean Badin as Bernard Moitessier (voice) and Donald Crowhurst as Himself (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Deep Water has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deep Water page.

If you liked it. Fans of Deep Water 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 Deep Water (2006)?
In US, Deep Water is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Deep Water worth watching?
Deep Water holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Deep Water?
Deep Water stars Tilda Swinton, Simon Russell Beale, Jean Badin, Donald Crowhurst and Clare Crowhurst.
When was Deep Water released?
Deep Water was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.