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Deep Water

Play trailer Poster for Deep Water PG Released Aug 24, 2007 1h 33m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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In 1968, Donald Crowhurst, an inexperienced British sailor, puts up his home as collateral, gains financial backing and enters the Golden Globe, the first nonstop boat race around the world. Under dire financial pressure, Crowhurst decides to set sail before his boat is fully built, leaving it unprepared for the stresses of the open ocean. Crowhurst is under-prepared himself, and his decision to embark before he and his vessel are ready sets a deadly chain of events into motion.

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Equal parts mystery and biography, Deep Water is both an engrossing documentary and an affecting treatise on human folly and obsession.

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Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Rated: 5/6 Jan 18, 2008 Full Review Jason Anderson Globe and Mail The details just get stranger and stranger. Rated: 3/4 Jan 4, 2008 Full Review Desson Thomson Washington Post As directed by Louise Osmond and Jerry Rothwell, the movie breezes along at a highly watchable clip, thanks to fluid, affecting intercutting of archival, black-and-white footage and present-day interviews. Nov 3, 2007 Full Review Blake French Filmcritic.com engaging Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 2, 2009 Full Review Austin Kennedy Sin Magazine I do think the movie loses focus at times, but nevertheless, this is a pretty interesting story into madness. Rated: 3/4 Aug 22, 2008 Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Rated: 4/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kyle M Flows similarly in the veins of "Touching the Void" with eventual thickening engagement once the factually rejuvenated story unfolds towards its mystical circumstances that solely compelled this form. (B+) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/22/24 Full Review Audience Member You wince watching this as you quickly realise this all going to go horribly wrong. Not overly dramatic but interesting to pass the time. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member The perfect accompaniment to James Marsh's film 'The Mercy'. Watch 'The Mercy' first. To complete the experience I recommend you also read 'The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst', by Nicholas Tomalin. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member It's an amazing documentary about the life of Bernard Crowhurst, namely his attempt to sail around the world in a race. It has extremely high production value and the mixture of old footage, newer interviews and someone reading aloud his journal entries from race time. Attempting to sail around takes big b*lls, and hence I think he must be respected for that. This is such a good intriguing watch that's entertaining from beginning to end. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member My favourite documentary and one of my all-time favourite films. Story is incredible and told brilliantly, and now I can't wait for The Mercy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review dave d 'Deep Water' tells the tale of an around the world boat race and in particular the curious journey of Donald Crowhurst. This documentary has an edge and the ability to keep you captivated. I had no idea how this story unfolded back in 1968 and I can't imagine many do. The footage that was taken is spellbinding considering the task that was at hand. The gripping tale had a feature film feel. This is one that should stay with you for a while. Final Score 8.9/10 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Louise Osmond

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Jerry Rothwell

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Tilda Swinton

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Louise Osmond

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Jerry Rothwell

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Nina Kellgren

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Synopsis In 1968, Donald Crowhurst, an inexperienced British sailor, puts up his home as collateral, gains financial backing and enters the Golden Globe, the first nonstop boat race around the world. Under dire financial pressure, Crowhurst decides to set sail before his boat is fully built, leaving it unprepared for the stresses of the open ocean. Crowhurst is under-prepared himself, and his decision to embark before he and his vessel are ready sets a deadly chain of events into motion.
Director
Louise Osmond, Jerry Rothwell
Screenwriter
Louise Osmond, Jerry Rothwell
Distributor
IFC Films
Rating
PG (Incidental Smoking|Thematic Elements|Mild Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 24, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 4, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$270.5K
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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