The Deep End of the Ocean (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, The Deep End of the Ocean is a drama and mystery film directed by Ulu Grosbard, running about 106 minutes. “The search for her son was over. The search for her family was just beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion. Nine years later, by chance, he turns up in the town in which the family has just relocated.
Who’s in it. The Deep End of the Ocean stars Michelle Pfeiffer as Beth Cappadora, Treat Williams as Pat Cappadora, Jonathan Jackson as Vincent Cappadora (age 16) and Whoopi Goldberg as Candy Bliss, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Deep End of the Ocean has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon 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 The Deep End of the Ocean page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Deep End of the Ocean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Deep End of the Ocean (1999)?
- In US, The Deep End of the Ocean is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon 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 The Deep End of the Ocean worth watching?
- The Deep End of the Ocean holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Deep End of the Ocean?
- The Deep End of the Ocean stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Treat Williams, Jonathan Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg and Ryan Merriman.
- When was The Deep End of the Ocean released?
- The Deep End of the Ocean was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.