The Deep
2012, Icelandic. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur.
Based on an astonishing true incident that took place on the frigid seas off Iceland in 1984, The Deep fashions a modern-day everyman myth about the sole survivor of a shipwreck, whose superhuman will to survive made him both an inexplicable scientific phenomenon and a genuine national hero.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Icelandic
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Deep
The Deep isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 September 2012
- Original title
- Djúpið
- Country
- Iceland
- Written by
- Jón Atli Jónasson, Baltasar Kormákur
- Budget
- $3M
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What The Deep is based on
The Deep is based on a true story.
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The Deep: quick answers
Is The Deep worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Deep?
The Deep runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Deep have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Deep. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Deep parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Deep is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Deep on?
The Deep isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Deep?
If you liked The Deep, try All Is Lost, The Poseidon Adventure, Life of Pi.
Who directed The Deep?
The Deep (2012) was directed by Baltasar Kormákur and stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Joi Johannsson, Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir.
What is The Deep based on?
The Deep is based on a true story.