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

2006 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2006, Waist Deep is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall, running about 97 minutes. “His son. His life. His freedom. He's taking them all back.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An ex-convict (Tyrese) gets tangled up with a gang after his car is hijacked with his son inside.

Who’s in it. Waist Deep stars Tyrese Gibson as O2, Meagan Good as Coco, Larenz Tate as Lucky and Henry Hunter Hall as Junior, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Waist Deep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and Starz and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waist Deep page.

If you liked it. Fans of Waist 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 Waist Deep (2006)?
In US, Waist Deep is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Waist Deep worth watching?
Waist Deep holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Waist Deep?
Waist Deep stars Tyrese Gibson, Meagan Good, Larenz Tate, Henry Hunter Hall and Jayceon Terrell Taylor.
When was Waist Deep released?
Waist Deep was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.