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5.0 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19941h 40mUnited Kingdom

The Deep Blue Sea

Synopsis

Hester Collyer is rescued by a neighbor after attempting suicide in the flat she shares with her young lover, ex-RAF pilot Freddie Page. The neighbors alert her husband, who arrives at the flat only to find her fully recovered...

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 4, 2011

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Karel Reisz
Screenplay & Story
Terence Rattigan, Michael Hastings
Original Title
The Deep Blue Sea
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
BBC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Karel Reisz

Screenplay & Story

Terence Rattigan, Michael Hastings

Producers

Simon Curtis

Department Leadership Roster

Karel Reisz

Karel Reisz

Director

Terence Rattigan

Terence Rattigan

Writer

Simon Curtis

Simon Curtis

Producer

Barbara Gosnold

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Deep Blue Sea.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deep Blue Sea

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Deep Blue Sea about?

Hester Collyer is rescued by a neighbor after attempting suicide in the flat she shares with her young lover, ex-RAF pilot Freddie Page. The neighbors alert her husband, who arrives at the flat only to find her fully recovered...

Who directed The Deep Blue Sea?

The Deep Blue Sea was directed by Karel Reisz.

Who stars in The Deep Blue Sea?

The principal cast of The Deep Blue Sea includes Penelope Wilton, Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Carmel McSharry, Wojciech Pszoniak.

When was The Deep Blue Sea released and how long is it?

The Deep Blue Sea was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deep Blue Sea?

The Deep Blue Sea holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).