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The Deep

6.320121h 35m12MovieDrama

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

ProducersAgnes Johansen·Baltasar Kormákur

Where to watch

W4free

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Baltasar Kormákur

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

Gulli (Guðlaugs Friðþjófssonar)

Joi Johannsson

Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir

Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir

Theodór Júlíusson

Theodór Júlíusson

María Sigurðardóttir

María Sigurðardóttir

Björn Thors

Stefán Hallur Stefánsson

Stefán Hallur Stefánsson

Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson

Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson

Guðjón Pedersen

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The Deep — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Deep?

The Deep is streaming on W4free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Deep on Netflix?

No, The Deep is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on W4free.

Is The Deep on Amazon Prime Video?

The Deep isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Deep for free?

The Deep is available to stream free (with ads) on W4free in United Kingdom.

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).