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Waist Deep

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28% Tomatometer 74 Reviews 76% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
O2 (Tyrese Gibson) is an ex-con who is trying to go straight for the sake of his son, Junior. After a carjacking puts Junior in the hands of a vicious criminal leader, O2 turns to street-smart hustler Coco (Meagan Good) for help. Heat between the pair rises as they go around the law to save Junior and outwit the hoodlums at their back.
Waist Deep

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Critics Consensus

A well-meaning B-movie that suffers from a cliche-ridden script and poorly drawn characters that fail to inspire much sympathy.

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Matthew Leyland BBC.com Nov 11, 2006
2/5
The worst is saved for last: just when you think the movie has shown the courage of its 'gritty' convictions, it hits you with schmaltz that would shame a Hallmark card. Go to Full Review David Jenkins Time Out Nov 2, 2006
From its non-committal title downwards -- we're a bit worse than ankle deep, but not quite neck deep -- the film includes a final shot that is almost surreal in its implausibility. Waist Deep? More like Deep Waste. Go to Full Review Steve Davis Austin Chronicle Jul 8, 2006
1.5/5
The efforts of Waist Deep to make some meaningful social commentary about street gangs and the vicious circle in which African-American men often find themselves seem like an afterthought, rather than anything remotely sincere. Go to Full Review Jim Lane Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
2/5
Andrew Wright The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Oct 21, 2007
Would most likely have made for a decent late-night Cinemax staple, but its stabs at higher significance only bring on the giggles. Go to Full Review Kam Williams Awareness Magazine Apr 9, 2007
0/4
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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 5, 2026 The worldwide gross is $21,353,303.00. A success on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc and has a kicking Rhythm & Blues soundtrack. I love the lead actor and lead actress. Adding romance to the drama and crime. See more Damon G @Dmoney420 Feb 22, 2026 This was a good one See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 16, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more William B @RT88240453 Oct 11, 2024 I love this movie because it shows just how far people would be willing to go for their kids See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic Mar 6, 2023 A movie that started off hot and left me with a predictable stereotypical ending that ruined the overall experience for me. See more Tommy B @TommyBfromTHEg Feb 8, 2023 I'm glad I only pay attention to Audience scores on "Rotten Tomatoes" before watching this movie. "Waist Deep" easily leans more toward a mid-70s score than a 28% average given by the critics. I guarantee you that if the ending had been "the opposite" for the main characters, the critics would have given it 80%. See more Read all reviews
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Vondie Curtis-Hall

Director

Tyrese Gibson

O2

Meagan Good

Coco

Larenz Tate

Lucky

Arnold Vosloo

Det. Stone

The Game

Big Meat

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Synopsis O2 (Tyrese Gibson) is an ex-con who is trying to go straight for the sake of his son, Junior. After a carjacking puts Junior in the hands of a vicious criminal leader, O2 turns to street-smart hustler Coco (Meagan Good) for help. Heat between the pair rises as they go around the law to save Junior and outwit the hoodlums at their back.
Director
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Producer
Ted Field, Preston L. Holmes, Joe Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Distributor
Focus Features, Rogue Arts
Production Co
Focus Features, Radar Pictures
Rating
R (Strong Violence|Pervasive Language)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 23, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$21.3M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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