Movie · 2022
Is Deep Water based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Deep Water is based on the book Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith (1957).
The movie was released in 2022.
The book behind Deep Water
Deep Water
by Patricia Highsmith · first published 1957 · crime fiction
Novel by Patricia Highsmith.
Other adaptations of Deep Water
- Eaux profondes (film, 1981)
Common questions
Is Deep Water based on a book?
Yes. Deep Water is based on the book Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith (1957).
Who wrote the book Deep Water is based on?
Deep Water was written by Patricia Highsmith and first published in 1957.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Deep Water before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Patricia Highsmith's books
- The Talented Mr. Ripley (film, 1999)
- Strangers on a Train (film, 1951)
- Purple Noon (film, 1960)
- Ripley (TV, 2024)
- The Two Faces of January (film, 2014)
- The Glass Cell (film, 1978)