Deep Water 2022
“The love story is never the whole story.”
What is Deep Water?
Deep Water is a 2022 erotic psychological thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne. The screenplay was written by Zach Helm and Sam Levinson, based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 17, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- New Regency Pictures, Entertainment 360, Film Rites
- Budget
- $49,000,000
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
Deep Water is a 2022 erotic psychological thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne. The screenplay was written by Zach Helm and Sam Levinson, based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. The film stars Ben Affleck as Vic Van Allen and Ana de Armas as his wife, Melinda Van Allen, alongside actors Tracy Letts and Grace Jenkins. The story centers on the marriage of the picture-perfect couple, Vic and Melinda, as it explores the dangerous mind games they play within their relationship. The plot follows a well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce. As the narrative progresses, he becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers. The film is available on Prime Video and marks a return to the psychological thriller genre for director Adrian Lyne, who is also known for his work on Fatal Attraction and Indecent Proposal.
Should you watch it?
“A husband permits his wife's affairs to avoid divorce until her lovers start going missing.”
- explores complex marital dynamics
- features a central mystery
- slow pacing
- unconventional narrative
Watch it if you enjoy psychological dramas centered on complicated relationships.
The film contains mature themes regarding infidelity and suspenseful sequences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the genre of Deep Water?
It is a psychological thriller.
Who is the main character?
The story focuses on a husband who allows his wife to have affairs.
What is the central conflict?
The husband becomes a suspect when his wife's lovers disappear.
Why does the husband allow the affairs?
He permits them to avoid getting a divorce.
Is this a mystery film?
Yes, the plot revolves around the disappearance of the wife's lovers.