Deep Water (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, Deep Water is a thriller and drama film directed by Michel Deville, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. On the island of Jersey, off the French coast, Mélanie, a beautiful woman gifted with a captivating personality, enjoys having unimportant love affairs that her husband Victor, a perfumer older than her, seems to endure with total indifference.
Who’s in it. Deep Water stars Isabelle Huppert as Mélanie, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Vic, Christian Benedetti as Carlo and Bertrand Bonvoisin as Carpentier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Deep 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 Deep Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deep Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deep Water (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Deep Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Deep Water worth watching?
- Deep Water holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deep Water?
- Deep Water stars Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Christian Benedetti, Bertrand Bonvoisin and Philippe Clévenot.
- When was Deep Water released?
- Deep Water was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.