The Deep End
“How far would you go to protect your family?”
Synopsis
With her husband Jack perpetually away at work, Margaret Hall raises her children virtually alone. Her teenage son is testing the waters of the adult world, and early one morning she wakes to find the dead body of his gay lover on the beach of their rural lakeside home. What would you do? What is rational and what do you do to protect your child? How far do you go and when do you stop?
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The Deep End (2001) - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-20
Top Cast
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Tilda Swinton
Margaret Hall
Goran Višnjić
Alek Spera
Jonathan Tucker
Beau Hall
Josh Lucas
Darby Reese
Peter Donat
Jack Hall
Raymond J. Barry
Carlie Nagel
Tamara Hope
Paige Hall
Jordon Dorrance
Dylan Hall
Heather Mathieson
Sue Lloyd
Holmes Osborne
Loan Officer
Richard Gross
Deputy Sheriff
Kip Martin
BYD
Tajma Soleil
Female Nurse
Margot Krindel
Jackie
Kandeyce Jorden
Swan Girl (uncredited)
Georgann Johnson
50ish Woman (uncredited)
Tim Halpin
Placer County Detective (uncredited)
F.W. McGehee
Music Teacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.34x
+$7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Siegel, Scott McGehee
- Screenplay & Story
- David Siegel, Scott McGehee, Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
- Original Score
- Peter Nashel
- Original Title
- The Deep End
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $10M
- Production Studios
- i5 Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Siegel, Scott McGehee
David Siegel, Scott McGehee, Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
Peter Nashel
Warren Feldman, Rob Sweeney, Giles Nuttgens
Lauren Zuckerman
Scott McGehee, David Siegel, Robert H. Nathan
Department Leadership Roster
David Siegel
Director
Scott McGehee
Director
Dale Gibson
Stunt Coordinator
Ben Jensen
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Chuang
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Siegel
Writer
Scott McGehee
Writer
Giles Nuttgens
Director of Photography
Peter Nashel
Original Music Composer
Lauren Zuckerman
Editor
Christopher Tandon
Production Design
Sabrina Rosen
Costume Design
Kelly McGehee
Production Design
Scott McGehee
Producer
David Siegel
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deep End
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deep End about?
With her husband Jack perpetually away at work, Margaret Hall raises her children virtually alone. Her teenage son is testing the waters of the adult world, and early one morning she wakes to find the dead body of his gay lover on the beach of their rural lakeside home. What would you do? What is rational and what do you do to protect your child? How far do you go and when do you stop?
Who directed The Deep End?
The Deep End was directed by David Siegel, Scott McGehee.
Who stars in The Deep End?
The principal cast of The Deep End includes Tilda Swinton, Goran Višnjić, Jonathan Tucker, Josh Lucas, Peter Donat.
When was The Deep End released and how long is it?
The Deep End was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Deep End?
The Deep End had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $10M at the worldwide box office (3.34 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Deep End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deep End was composed by Peter Nashel.
Is The Deep End based on a book or true story?
The Deep End is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elisabeth Sanxay Holding".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deep End?
The Deep End holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).