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The Drowning Pool

6.319751h 49mPGMovieThrillerMystery

Harper is brought to Louisiana to investigate an attempted blackmail scheme. He soon finds out that it involves an old flame of his and her daughter. He eventually finds himself caught in a power struggle between the matriarch of the…

DirectorStuart Rosenberg
WritersWalter Hill·Tracy Keenan Wynn
ProducersDavid Foster·Lawrence Turman

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Stuart Rosenberg

PNPaul Newman
Paul Newman
Lew Harper
JWJoanne Woodward
Joanne Woodward
Iris Devereaux
RDRichard Derr
Richard Derr
James Devereaux
AFAnthony Franciosa
Anthony Franciosa
Chief Broussard
MHMurray Hamilton
Murray Hamilton
J.Hugh Kilbourne
GSGail Strickland
Gail Strickland
Mavis Kilbourne
MGMelanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith
Schuyler Devereaux
LHLinda Haynes
Linda Haynes
Gretchen
RJRichard Jaeckel
Richard Jaeckel
Lieutenant Franks
PKPaul Koslo
Paul Koslo
Candy
JC
Joe Canutt
Glo
ARAndrew Robinson
Andrew Robinson
Pat Reavis

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The Drowning Pool — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Drowning Pool?

The Drowning Pool isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Drowning Pool on Netflix?

No, The Drowning Pool is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Drowning Pool on Amazon Prime Video?

The Drowning Pool 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 Drowning Pool for free?

The Drowning Pool isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to The Drowning Pool?

The Drowning Pool is currently the latest film in the Lew Harper Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Drowning Pool?

Yes — Harper (1966) comes before The Drowning Pool in the Lew Harper Collection.

Is The Drowning Pool part of a trilogy?

No — The Drowning Pool is part of the Lew Harper Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Lew Harper Collection?

There are 2 films in the Lew Harper Collection: Harper (1966) and The Drowning Pool (1975).