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The Deep

6.320121h 35mNRMovieDrama

Based on an astonishing true incident that took place on the frigid seas off Iceland in 1984, The Deep fashions a modern-day everyman myth about the sole survivor of a shipwreck, whose superhuman will to survive made him both an inexplicable scientific phenomenon and a genuine national hero.

DirectorBaltasar Kormákur
WritersJón Atli Jónasson·Baltasar Kormákur
ProducersEgil Ødegård·Baltasar Kormákur

Where to watch

BeamafilmBeamafilm
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Baltasar Kormákur

ÓÓÓlafur Darri Ólafsson
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Gulli (Guðlaugs Friðþjófssonar)
JJJoi Johannsson
Joi Johannsson
Palli
ÞÞÞorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir
Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir
Halla
TJTheodór Júlíusson
Theodór Júlíusson
Gulli's Father
MSMaría Sigurðardóttir
María Sigurðardóttir
Gulli's Mother
BTBjörn Thors
Björn Thors
Hannes
SSStefán Hallur Stefánsson
Stefán Hallur Stefánsson
ÞGÞröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
GP
Guðjón Pedersen

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The Deep — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Deep?

The Deep is streaming on Beamafilm in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Deep on Netflix?

No, The Deep is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on Beamafilm.

Is The Deep on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Deep isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Beamafilm instead.

Where can I watch The Deep for free?

The Deep is available on Beamafilm in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Deep based on a true story?

Yes — The Deep is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).