
Deep Water
dir. Adrian Lyne
50
8 sourcesSynopsis
A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.
Critics consensus
Viewers desperately seeking a new erotic thriller might find Deep Water worth a dip, but it's far from director Adrian Lyne's best work.
Audience consensus
Between the unlikable characters, a story that's mostly pretty dull, and an annoying ending, it's hard to pick Deep Water's worst quality.
What resonated with audiences
'Deep Water' offers a dark psychological thriller with themes of jealousy and revenge. Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas' performances receive mixed reviews, with some praising their chemistry and others finding them unengaging. The pacing and plot structure are criticized as slow and meandering, while the climax is seen as rushed. Despite these issues, the atmosphere and suspense are appreciated, though the supporting cast and subplots are deemed irrelevant.

Directed byAdrian Lyne
StarringBen Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Lil Rel Howery, Dash Mihok, Finn Wittrock
Written bySam Levinson, Zach Helm
CinematographyEigil Bryld
EditingAndrew Mondshein
MusicMarco Beltrami
Deep Water
2022 · R · 1h 56m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.
Our Verdict
50
What resonated with audiences
'Deep Water' offers a dark psychological thriller with themes of jealousy and revenge. Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas' performances receive mixed reviews, with some praising their chemistry and others finding them unengaging. The pacing and plot structure are criticized as slow and meandering, while the climax is seen as rushed. Despite these issues, the atmosphere and suspense are appreciated, though the supporting cast and subplots are deemed irrelevant.
Critics Consensus
Viewers desperately seeking a new erotic thriller might find Deep Water worth a dip, but it's far from director Adrian Lyne's best work.
Audience Consensus
Between the unlikable characters, a story that's mostly pretty dull, and an annoying ending, it's hard to pick Deep Water's worst quality.
