PG-13

The Deep End of the Ocean

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

1999 • 106 min • Drama · Mystery

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Synopsis

A three-year-old boy disappears during his mother's high school reunion. Nine years later, by chance, he turns up in the town in which the family has just relocated.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

547 reviews

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A family drama centered on a mother's decades-long struggle after her young son vanishes. Years later, he unexpectedly reappears, forcing the family to confront the past and navigate a complex reunion.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

A child disappears from his family
Parents are shown grieving intensely
Some mature emotional themes

What it models well

The enduring strength of family bonds
Resilience in the face of loss
The healing power of acceptance

Talk about it after

How families cope with trauma and separation
The meaning of identity and belonging
The challenges of forgiveness

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