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The Deep Blue Sea

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82% Tomatometer 142 Reviews 52% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
Flashbacks reveal the destructive love affair between the wife (Rachel Weisz) of a British judge and a rakish RAF pilot (Tom Hiddleston).
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Critics Consensus

Featuring an outstanding performance by Rachel Weisz, The Deep Blue Sea is a visually stunning, melancholy tale of subsumed passion.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 10/23/2023
[A] deeply affecting adaptation of the acclaimed Terence Rattigan play... Go to Full Review Stanley Kauffmann The New Republic 06/18/2013
Now a new film of the play appears, adapted and directed by Terence Davies with Rachel Weisz in that stellar [Hester Collyer] role and with Rattigan's work in a freshening treatment. Go to Full Review David Thomson The New Republic 06/17/2013
The movie is an exquisite period piece, slow and dank, and unduly persuaded that it's rendering a classic. Go to Full Review Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media 03/11/2025
Weisz's performance raises the tension even in its most subdued moments, though, to ensure an artful character study of someone unwilling to compromise or apologize for staying true to themselves. Go to Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight 10/10/2023
3.5/4
...it has a stuffy air that dampens its thematic energy, which might help explain its lack of appreciation by American audiences Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/20/2022
3.5/5
It’s not a bold or extravagant picture but it’s a good one mainly due to two incredible performances by its leads. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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pawpaw C @RT67633552 Aug 3 Dreary . . . I got only half way and had to hit the Gong! See more Rose H @RT88694134 03/17/2025 A slow moving, grim and painful movie experience. The soundtrack was a hokey 1950s dramatic violin concerto. I love Rachel Weiss and Tim Huddleston, but this was a hard watch. See more Alain E @AlainE 12/26/2024 It is interesting to see that this, rather limited in terms of story movie, enjoys almost universal approval by the professionals, while the similarly themed and much stronger The heart of Me has a green splash with 50%. Both are free on Tubi. The acting is good here and the cinematography pleasant. What happens could be narrated in half the time. See more Jennifer M @Jennym1982 08/14/2023 Very great acting, in this movie. I am happy I found it on Amazon. Great Chemistry to. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/19/2023 This stage play adaption starring the underrated Weisz, is a bit of a drag at times but okay. The tale of being attracted to the shiny new toy. See more 08/18/2021 Felt like it was written for the stage and not for film. Poorly adapted for film, which is a pity as the acting is first rate. See more Read all reviews
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Terence Davies

Director

Rachel Weisz

Hester Collyer

Simon Russell Beale

William Collyer

Tom Hiddleston

Freddie Page

Harry Hadden-Paton

Jackie Jackson

Ann Mitchell

Mrs. Elton

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Movie Info

Synopsis Flashbacks reveal the destructive love affair between the wife (Rachel Weisz) of a British judge and a rakish RAF pilot (Tom Hiddleston).
Director
Terence Davies
Producer
Sean O'Connor, Kate Ogborn
Distributor
Music Box Films
Production Co
Protagonist Pictures, Film4, Artificial Eye Film, Lipsync Productions, Camberwell / Fly Films, UK Film Council, Fulcrum Media Finance
Rating
R (Nudity|A Scene of Sexuality)
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 23, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 21, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.1M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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