The Deep End of the Ocean (1999)

The Deep End of The Ocean is a film about a family's reaction when Ben, the youngest son is kidnapped and then found nine years later, living in the same town, where his family had just moved.

Director:

Ulu Grosbard

Writers:

Jacquelyn Mitchard (book), Stephen Schiff (screenplay)

Stars:

Michelle Pfeiffer, Treat Williams, Whoopi Goldberg

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michelle Pfeiffer	...	Beth Cappadora
Treat Williams	...	Pat Cappadora
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Candy Bliss
Jonathan Jackson	...	Vincent Cappadora - Age 16
Cory Buck	...	Vincent Cappadora - Age 7
Ryan Merriman	...	Sam Karras / Ben Cappadora - Age 12
Alexa Vega	...	Kerry Cappadora
Michael McGrady	...	Jimmy Daugherty
Brenda Strong	...	Ellen
Michael McElroy	...	Ben Cappadora - Age 3
Tony Musante	...	Grandpa Angelo
Rose Gregorio	...	Grandma Rosie
John Kapelos	...	George Karras
Lucinda Jenney	...	Laurie
John Roselius	...	Chief Bastokovich

Storyline

The Deep End of The Ocean is a film about a family's reaction when Ben, the youngest son is kidnapped and then found ten years later, living in the same town.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | reunion | childhood trauma | mother son relationship | chicago illinois | 

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Taglines:

The search for her son was over. The search for her family was just beginning.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language and thematic elements

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 March 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aussi profond que l'océan

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,558,400 (USA) (12 March 1999)

Gross:

$13,376,506 (USA) (7 May 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Mandalay Entertainment, Via Rosa Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Oprah Winfrey was considered for the role of Candy Bliss.

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Goofs

When Beth is in Candy's office at the police station, Candy is standing at her desk with her back to an outside window. The scene is cut about halfway through to eliminate a line that Candy must have said. The result of the cut, though, is that people walking outside (who you see through the window) appear to jump forward 10 feet or so.

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Quotes

Vincent Cappadora - Age 16: You were just lying there not scared or anything
Sam Karras: I know that's what I remembered, that I wasn't scared, because I knew you'd come and find me

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Connections

Referenced in NCIS: Lost & Found (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Zorba's Dance"
Written by Mikis Theodorakis

User Reviews

Michelle Pfeiffer looks great and plays her role with passion

Here we have a story that starts slowly but develops into a tense emotional drama. Michelle Pfeiffer is not only nice to look at but she plays the role of a frantic mother in search of her abducted 3-year old with great passion and at times hysteria. Whoopi Goldberg who plays the part of top policewoman in charge of investigation gives a moving sympathetic performance. What I greatly admire in this actor is the clear enunciation of her speech. I missed not a word delivered with clarity and depth of meaning. The film explores the feelings of children and parents caught up in the problems associated with child adoptions. Where does this baby belong: with his biological mother or his adopted father? It's an interesting film because the problem is real and with us to-day. The ending may surprise you.