Dead in the Water (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, Dead in the Water is a thriller and crime film directed by Gustavo Lipsztein, running about 90 minutes. “If you think you know your friends... think again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young, rich, and randy Gloria (Dominique Swain) takes the family motorboat for some fun in the sun off the coast of Brazil. Along with her are her longtime boyfriend Danny (Scott Bairstow), his best friend Jeff (Henry Thomas), and the son of an important and infinitely influential client, Marcos (Sebastian DeVicente). It probably wasn't a good idea to take three gorgeous men the same age out on a boat with a bikini-clad beauty who lately has been questioning her relationship with her main squeeze, but it gets even worse than expected. There's tragedy, betrayal, and more tragedy as the faulty value systems of the wealthy brats spin out of control.
Who’s in it. Dead in the Water stars Henry Thomas as Jeff, Dominique Swain as Gloria, Scott Bairstow as Danny and Sebastian DeVicente as Marcos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dead in the Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead in the Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead in the Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead in the Water (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead in the Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead in the Water worth watching?
- Dead in the Water holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead in the Water?
- Dead in the Water stars Henry Thomas, Dominique Swain, Scott Bairstow, Sebastian DeVicente and José Wilker.