The Deep End of the Ocean

1999, Drama, 1h 45m

35 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

After Beth Cappadora's (Michelle Pfeiffer) youngest son, Ben, vanishes in Chicago, she slowly descends into a deep depression, affecting her husband, Pat (Treat Williams), and her other children (Jonathan Jackson, Alexa Vega). Relocating to Chicago several years later, they are shocked to discover a local boy named Sam (Ryan Merriman) who looks strikingly similar to Ben. Along with detective Candy Bliss (Whoopi Goldberg), the family must relive their trauma and find out the truth about Sam.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ulu Grosbard
  • Producer:
    Kate Guinzberg, Kate Guinzburg
  • Writer:
    Jacquelyn Mitchard, Stephen Schiff
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $13.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround, SDDS, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Michelle Pfeiffer
Beth Cappadora
Treat Williams
Pat Cappadora
Whoopi Goldberg
Candy Bliss
Jonathan Jackson
Vincent Cappadora - Age 16
Ryan Merriman
Sam Karras, Ben Cappadora
John Kapelos
George Karras
Michael Mcelroy
Ben Cappadora - Age 3
Cory Buck
Vincent Cappadora - Age 7
Alexa PenaVega
Kerry Cappadora
Michael McGrady
Jimmy Daugherty
Brenda Strong
Ellen
Rose Gregorio
Rosie
Ulu Grosbard
Director
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Writer
Stephen Schiff
Screenwriter
Frank Capra III
Executive Producer
Kate Guinzberg
Producer
Kate Guinzburg
Producer
Steve Nicolaides
Executive Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music
Stephen Goldblatt
Cinematography
John Bloom
Film Editing
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Critic Reviews for The Deep End of the Ocean

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Audience Reviews for The Deep End of the Ocean

  • Jun 10, 2017
    Heartbreaking. I couldn't imagine what this would be like. Great movie.
    Erin C Super Reviewer
  • Feb 18, 2012
    This is truly a sad film, but it has its problems. Michelle Pfeiffer played an incredible performance however.
    Bradley W Super Reviewer
  • Dec 21, 2008
    Excellent story, and very intense. Great performances from Michelle Pfeiffer. any parent should see with the notion of dont trust anyone completly when it comes to your children!
    Lee K Super Reviewer
  • May 28, 2008
    I liked the book but this is a little too dramatic.
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
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