Deep Water (2006) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Deep Water is best for ages 10+. It's rated NR. Deep Water is a documentary chronicling the ill-fated voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor who attempted to win the 1968 solo non-stop round-the-world race. Parents should be aware that the film deals with…

Deep Water is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

Deep Water is a documentary chronicling the ill-fated voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor who attempted to win the 1968 solo non-stop round-the-world race. Parents should be aware that the film deals with intense, real-life psychological unraveling, isolation, and ultimately the disappearance and presumed…

There is no sexual content in this documentary.

There is no graphic violence. The film presents archival footage of storms and rough seas, which may convey a sense of danger, but no injuries or physical conflicts occur on screen.

Mild, occasional language appears in archival interviews or diary readings, typically limited to non-offensive exclamations.

Incidental smoking is shown in historical footage of the 1960s, reflecting the period's norms.

The film explores heavy themes including profound loneliness, mental health deterioration, deception, and death. Donald Crowhurst's internal struggle and his eventual disappearance at sea form the emotional core of the film, which may be distressing for some…

Deep Water runs 92 minutes, directed by Louise Osmond, Jerry Rothwell, released in 2006.

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