Waist Deep
“His son. His life. His freedom. He's taking them all back.”
Synopsis
An ex-convict gets tangled up with a gang after his car is hijacked with his son inside.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Waist Deep Official Trailer #1 - Tyrese Gibson Movie (2006) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Tyrese Gibson
O2
Meagan Good
Coco
Larenz Tate
Lucky
Henry Hunter Hall
Junior
Game
Meat
William Duffy
Newscaster #2
Shawn Parr
Newscaster #1
Kimora Lee Simmons
Fencing House Lady
Johnny C. Pruitt
Guard
Darris Love
Rock
Wil E. Young
Man
Wade Allain-Marcus
Crackhead
John West Jr
Banger
Ray Bengston
White Security Guard
Kasi Lemmons
Angry Black Woman
Terrell Clayton
Black Security Guard
Earl Minfield
Bank Manager
DeWayne Turrentine Jr.
Gangster #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vondie Curtis-Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Darin Scott, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Michael Mahern
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Waist Deep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.4M
- Production Studios
- RSVP Productions, Rogue Pictures, Intrepid Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Darin Scott, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Michael Mahern
Terence Blanchard
Shane Hurlbut
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Ted Field, Marc D. Evans, Trevor Macy, Stan Lathan, Russell Simmons
Department Leadership Roster
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Director
Preston L. Holmes
Producer
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Shane Hurlbut
Director of Photography
Marie France
Costume Design
Warren Alan Young
Production Design
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Editor
Darin Scott
Writer
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Writer
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.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waist Deep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waist Deep about?
An ex-convict gets tangled up with a gang after his car is hijacked with his son inside.
Who directed Waist Deep?
Waist Deep was directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall.
Who stars in Waist Deep?
The principal cast of Waist Deep includes Tyrese Gibson, Meagan Good, Larenz Tate, Henry Hunter Hall, Game.
When was Waist Deep released and how long is it?
Waist Deep was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Waist Deep make at the box office?
Waist Deep grossed $21.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Waist Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waist Deep was composed by Terence Blanchard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waist Deep?
Waist Deep holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).