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The Deep

Original title: Djúpið
  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 35m
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6.6/10
5.4K
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Djúpið (2012)
Based on a true story, a fisherman tries to survive in the freezing ocean after his boat capsizes off the south coast of Iceland.
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Based on actual events, a fisherman tries to survive in the freezing ocean after his boat capsizes off the south coast of Iceland.Based on actual events, a fisherman tries to survive in the freezing ocean after his boat capsizes off the south coast of Iceland.Based on actual events, a fisherman tries to survive in the freezing ocean after his boat capsizes off the south coast of Iceland.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
5.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Baltasar Kormákur
  • Writers
    • Jón Atli Jónasson
    • Baltasar Kormákur
  • Stars
    • Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    • Stefán Hallur Stefánsson
    • Joi Johannsson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Baltasar Kormákur
  • Writers
    • Jón Atli Jónasson
    • Baltasar Kormákur
  • Stars
    • Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    • Stefán Hallur Stefánsson
    • Joi Johannsson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos3

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 1:17
    U.S. Version
    International Version
    Trailer 2:14
    International Version
    "The Making of the Film"
    Featurette 3:41
    "The Making of the Film"

    Photos16

    Djúpið (2012)
    Walter Grímsson in Djúpið (2012)
    Guðjón Pedersen in Djúpið (2012)
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    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson in Djúpið (2012)
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson in Djúpið (2012)
    Djúpið (2012)
    Einar Magnus Magnusson
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    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
    • Gullias Gulli
    Stefán Hallur Stefánsson
    • Jónas Jón
    Joi Johannsson
    Joi Johannsson
    • Pallias Palli
    Thora Bjorg Helga
    • Hallaas Halla
    Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
    • Lárusas Lárus
    Björn Thors
    Björn Thors
    • Hannesas Hannes
    Walter Grímsson
    • Raggias Raggi
    • (as Walter Geir Grimsson)
    Guðjón Pedersen
    • Erlingur Prófessoras Erlingur Prófessor
    Theodór Júlíusson
    • Foreldrar Gullias Foreldrar Gulli
    María Sigurðardóttir
    • Foreldrar Gullias Foreldrar Gulli
    Stormur J.K. Baltarsarsson
    • Batman - Bjarnias Batman - Bjarni
    Martin Halldórsson
    • Spæderman - Gillias Spæderman - Gilli
    Sindri Árdal Bergsteinssoon
    • Gulli (Sem Dreengur)as Gulli (Sem Dreengur)
    Ólafur Ingi Sigurðsson
    • Palli (Sem Drengur)as Palli (Sem Drengur)
    Þorsteinn Bachmann
    Þorsteinn Bachmann
    • Presturas Prestur
    Terry Gunnell
    • Scientistas Scientist
    Íris Hund Þórarinsdóttir
    • Húnas Hún
    Harald G. Haraldsson
    • Sýslumaduras Sýslumadur
    • (as Harald G. Haralds)
    • Director
      • Baltasar Kormákur
    • Writers
      • Jón Atli Jónasson
      • Baltasar Kormákur
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    Storyline

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    In regard to the real-life survival story and the extraordinary feat of the Icelandic fisherman, Guðlaugur "Gulli" Friðþórsson, Baltasar Kormákur's "The Deep" faithfully recreates the maritime tragedy of the ageing vessel, Breki, when on 11 March 1984 capsized near the Westman Islands, in the notoriously rough waters of the unforgiving North Atlantic. Among a small crew of six men, the cheerful, overweight, and utterly unassuming Gulli summons the strength to fight the omnipotent forces of nature, swimming back home for six hours in frigid and deadly waters. But, how on earth did he manage to cheat an impending deep hypothermia? Was it a matter of sheer determination, pure chance, or was it a case of an unfathomable mystery? —Nick Riganas
    • timeframe 1980s
    • coast
    • freezing
    • fisherman
    • ocean
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    • Taglines
      • Based upon the true story of a shipwreck. [Swedish DVD.]
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The official submission of Iceland to the Best Foreign Language Film for the 85th Academy Awards 2013.
    • Goofs
      The events in the movie take place in 1984. When the main protagonist, the only survivor of the boat accident, undergoes a test in the Navy Hospital in London, one of the doctors introduces the other three participants of the test as members of the SBS, the Special Boat Services, a UK special forces unit. The name by which the doctor refers to the unit is incorrect. In 1984, this UK special forces unit in question was called the Special Boat Squadron. It was renamed to Special Boat Service (and not "Services") only three years later, in 1987.
    • Connections
      References Jaws (1975)

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A real life drama
    This film is based on a real life drama where an Icelandic fishing vessel sinks and 5 crew are drowned. The 6th member of the crew survives hours in bitterly cold sea and swims miles to an island where he is rescued. The acting is brilliant and a realistic portrayal of the fisherman's ordeal. I also liked the before and after build up of the main character's lifestyle and the setting of Icelandic folk living in basic and difficult conditions but sharing a camaradie and kinship. Scientists were baffled as to how this apparently unfit man survived the extreme conditions and he became something of a celebrity and underwent investigative tests in America and UK. In the end he returned to his old ways of life but I think as a wiser and better man. He was a simple hardworking regular guy who survived extreme conditions through metabolism but also his dogged determination. I found it particularly moving to see footage of the real life person.
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    • ronarimes
    • Feb 28, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Iceland
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • Icelandic
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Derin Sular
    • Production companies
      • Blueeyes Productions
      • Filmhuset Produksjoner
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $713,108
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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