---
title: "The Deep End"
year: 2001
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-deep-end-2001"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24936
imdb_id: "tt0250323"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 164
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Deep End (2001) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-deep-end-2001

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Deep End is a 2001 American mystery, thriller, crime, and drama film released by Fox Searchlight Pictures. Written, directed, and produced by Scott McGehee and David Siegel, the film stars Tilda Swinton, Goran Visnjic, Jonathan Tucker, and Josh Lucas. The story centers on Margaret Hall, whose husband Jack is perpetually away at work, leaving her to raise her children virtually alone at their rural lakeside home. Early one morning, Margaret wakes up to find the dead body of her teenage son's gay lover on the beach. The film explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her child, raising questions about what is rational and how far one will go when trying to shield family from danger. The running time of the film is one hour and forty-one minutes, and it carries a rated R designation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Siegel, Scott McGehee
- **Networks / Studios**: i5 Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tilda Swinton** as *Margaret Hall*
- **Goran Višnjić** as *Alek Spera*
- **Jonathan Tucker** as *Beau Hall*
- **Josh Lucas** as *Darby Reese*
- **Peter Donat** as *Jack Hall*
- **Raymond J. Barry** as *Carlie Nagel*
- **Tamara Hope** as *Paige Hall*
- **Jordon Dorrance** as *Dylan Hall*
- **Heather Mathieson** as *Sue Lloyd*
- **Holmes Osborne** as *Loan Officer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Deep End online?
The Deep End is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Deep End worth watching?
The Deep End holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 164 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Deep End and when was it released?
The Deep End is a feature film with a runtime of 101 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Deep End?
The Deep End was directed by David Siegel, Scott McGehee.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Deep End — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24936)
- [The Deep End (2001) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250323/fullcredits/)
- [The Deep End (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Deep_End_(film))
- [The Deep End (2001) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24936-the-deep-end/cast)
- [In at the deep end | Film](https://www.theguardian.com/international)
- [BBC - Films - review - The Deep End](https://www.bbc.com/)

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