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A group of international passengers en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai are forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. Now they must work together in hopes to overcome the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.
Cast
- Aaron Eckhart
- Ben Kingsley
- Angus Sampson
- Lucy Barrett
- Kelly Gale
- Rosie Zhao
- Richard Crouchley
Moviegoers are saying
Renny Harlin's 'Deep Water' delivers a thrilling plane crash sequence that rivals Final Destination, followed by intense mako shark encounters that divide audiences between those craving B-movie fun and critics wanting more substance. While Aaron Eckhart anchors the survival story as a capable captain, the film's reception splits sharply between shark movie enthusiasts who appreciate its over-the-top carnage and viewers frustrated by unrealistic CGI and underdeveloped characters.
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- May 1, 2026
Apparently to make a 90s movie you just need Renny Harlin and 47 producers.
ChrisStuckmannMay 5, 2026I salute all the soldiers of cinema who were out tonight seeing a new Renny Harlin joint starring Aaron Eckhart instead of one of the several very, very popular movies playing at the same multiplex.
Will SloanApr 30, 2026“SHAAARK!!!” Deep Water stars Aaron Eckhart (Ben) as a plane captain who has a scheduled international flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai but gets his plane crash landed in the middle of the ocean attracting sharks. Now the passengers and crew must work together to…
Bradlee Fleagle - May 1, 2026
This movie deserves more appreciation. More people need to go out and see it. Only 7 people out of all the people I follow on here have seen it. And for all the people hating on it I just have one thing to say. Why can you not just enjoy a fun movie rather than just…
Bradlee FleagleMay 2, 2026I just raised this to 5 stars… I’m a badass 😏 No one can stop me now hahahahahahahahahahahah
Bradlee FleagleMay 3, 2026Surprisingly for a Harlin film, there was a lot to like in this. However, most of the shark effects were not great, and I thought doing the jumping meme…well, jumped the shark. Definitely watchable, mostly for the flight crew cast.
Dr Michael Awesome - May 5, 2026
think it’s time we revoke renny harlin’s directing privileges
cobMay 2, 2026Guys the sharks in Deep Water were makos NOT great whites! Gosh I’m an idiot… 🤦♂️ I really thought they were great whites they look so much alike. I’m sorry for the misinformation hehe 😅. That’s why they were hunting in packs. I knew this deep down but I was quick to…
Bradlee FleagleApr 30, 2026✅ 3.3 / 5 ✅ — Deep Water gets wet, but it never quite takes the plunge. Renny Harlin gave us Deep Blue Sea back in 1999, one of the greatest shark movies ever made. The news that he was returning to the genre had me pretty hyped. Smart sharks. LL Cool J talking to a…
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- blue cat is "meh" onDeep Water
genuinely what was this movie 😭😭😭. it should be labeled a comedy. so bad it’s kinda good kind of film. everyone in the theater clapped when that one fuckass guy died, me included. actually so funny. it should be included in the beginning credits that sharks don’t want or like to eat humans and…
Ryan Wolf is "meh" onDeep Water5.8/10 Super simple plot. Lots of long stretches of really nothing happening. The sharks were cool but the got super old after watching them eat people for 45 minutes. Won’t watch again but it’s fine as a background action movie if you’re not really going to pay attention.
Hardy Reviews likedDeep WaterDeep Water is a high-intensity, high-emotion thrill-filled film with lots of elements to keep you at the edge of your seat. This film will have you angry, smiling, and crying throughout the film.
- Brennan Michael Ouellette is "meh" onDeep Water
I mean it was good, but felt rushed at times. Graphics were kinda mid but sharks were realistic. I mean it was good, and I’d watch it for free again, but wouldn’t pay to see it again.
Dark Sun is "meh" onDeep WaterHad some decent moments, but was too long, had stretches of nothing of substance, and a handful of characters taking screen time that I didn’t care about out at all. Inoffensive.
Cinematic Joshua is "meh" onDeep WaterA schlocky Horror Disaster that yearns to swim in suspense but collides into Melodramatic waters.
- KrisTothaFer likedDeep Water
It actually wasn’t as stupid as some other shark movies… until the helicopter scene 🤦♂️
Brian is "meh" onDeep WaterIt was good but overboard and a little too far fetched.
telly likedDeep WaterYikes. Good tho.
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- MSMiguel Salvador
super bad movie honestly its not good at all to graphics to the story line
KSKurt SprinzlThe sharks were a bit unrealistic.
DMDavid Meyerspretty bland and not realistic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Deep Water come out in theaters?
May 1, 2026 is the release date.
Is Deep Water (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Deep Water (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 50min long.
What's Deep Water (2026) about?
A group of international passengers en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai are forced to make an emergency landing in shark-infested waters. Now they must work together in hopes to overcome the frenzy of sharks drawn to the wreckage.
Who's the cast of Deep Water (2026)?
- Aaron Eckhart
- Ben Kingsley
- Angus Sampson
- Lucy Barrett as Penny
- Kelly Gale as Jaya
- Rosie Zhao as Lilly
- Richard Crouchley as Matt
Who's the director behind Deep Water (2026)?
Renny Harlin directed Deep Water (2026).
Who produced Deep Water (2026)?
Dale G. Bradley, Grant Bradley and Adrián Guerra produced Deep Water (2026).
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