
Deep Water is an upcoming American erotic psychological thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne and based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1957 novel of the same name. Zach Helm and Sam Levinson wrote the screenplay.
Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas star in the picture, which also has Tracy Letts, Rachel Blanchard, and Lil Rel Howery in supporting parts. It marks Lyne’s comeback to filmmaking after a 20-year hiatus since his last film, Unfaithful (2002). The film will be released in the United States on January 14, 2022, by 20th Century Studios.
Deep Water (2022) Synopsis
A married couple that has fallen out of love begins playing deadly mind games against one another, which results in the deaths of people around them.
Movie Info
- Genre: Mystery & Thriller
- Original Language: English
- Director: Adrian Lyne
- Producer: Arnon Milchan, Garrett Basch, Steven Zaillian, Guymon Casady, Benjamin Forkner
- Writer: Zach Helm, Sam Levinson
- Countries of origin: United States, Australia
- Language: English
- Filming locations: Urbania, Lower Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Production companies: 20th Century Studios, Entertainment 360, Film Rites
Cast
- Ana de Armas as Melinda Van Allen
- Ben Affleck as Vic Van Allen
- Rachel Blanchard as Maggie
- Tracy Letts as Lionel
- Lil Rel Howery as Nash
- Finn Wittrock as Dom
- Jacob Elordi as Richard
- Dash Mihok as Arthur
- Kristen Connolly as Jackie
- Jade Fernandez as Evelyn
- Michael Braun as Jeff Peterson
- Michael Scialabba as Kevin Washington
Production
A married couple that has fallen out of love begins playing deadly mind games against one another, which results in the deaths of people around them. Adrian Lyne is slated to direct, while Fox 2000 Pictures is set to fund the film, which began development in 2013. In 2018, Fox 2000 sold the rights to New Regency. New developments in the film were announced in August 2019: Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas have agreed to star, and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures had agreed to handle distribution under their 20th Century Fox label. Tracy Letts and Rachel Blanchard joined the cast of the film in October 2019.
Dash Mihok, Lil Rel Howery, Jacob Elordi, Kristen Connolly, Jade Fernandez, and Finn Wittrock were added to the cast on November 4, 2019, and filming began in New Orleans on November 4, 2019. Michael Braun joined the cast of the film in December 2019.
Release
Deep Water is set to be released in theaters on January 14, 2022. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was initially intended to be released on November 13, 2020, but was pushed back to August 13, 2021, and then to January 20, 2022.
Where can I watch Deep Water 2021?
Deep Water is available on Prime Video.
Is deep water a movie?
Yes, Deep Water is a forthcoming American erotic psychological thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne, based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1957 novel of the same name, and written by Zach Helm and Sam Levinson. The film will be released in the United States on January 14, 2022, by 20th Century Studios.
How long is the film deep water?
1h 37m
What is the new movie deep water about?
Deep Water is based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1957 novel about a disgruntled married couple who play deadly mind games together. Highsmith’s writings have influenced a number of critically acclaimed films, including Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Carol.
Is Deep Water based on a true story?
The drama is based on the unsolved 1980s and 1990s hate killings of perhaps 30 to 80 homosexual men in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and beaches. In connection with the miniseries, SBS aired Deep Water: The Real Story (2016), a documentary about the events.
Is Deep Water on Prime?
‘Deep Water’ is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Acorn TV.
Who is Ricky in Deep Water?
Deep Water, an erotic thriller based on the Patricia Highsmith book about a couple that plays fatal mind games with one another when they fall out of love, stars Jacob Elordi as Ricky.

Deep Water Release Dates
UK | January 2022 | |
Netherlands | January 2022 | |
Turkey | January 2022 | |
Italy | 13 January 2022 | |
Portugal | 13 January 2022 | |
Slovakia | 13 January 2022 | |
Lithuania | 14 January 2022 | |
Sweden | 14 January 2022 | |
USA | 14 January 2022 | |
Russia | 20 January 2022 |
Also Known As (AKA)
(original title) | Deep Water |
Australia | Deep Water |
Bulgaria (Bulgarian title) | Дълбоки води |
Bulgaria (Bulgarian title) | Дълбока вода |
Canada (French title) | Deep Water |
Finland | Syvissä vesissä |
France | Eaux Profondes |
Italy | Deep Water |
Lithuania | Gelmė |
Poland | Głęboka woda |
Russia | Глубокие воды |
Slovakia | Hlboká voda |
Spain | Deep Water |
UK | Deep Water |
USA | Deep Water |