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PG2023·1h 48m·Documentary / Sport

The Deepest Breath.

A champion and a safety diver share a passion with extraordinary stakes.

Freediver Alessia Zecchini pursues ever deeper records while Stephen Keenan builds a life helping other divers return safely to the surface. Their paths meet in a demanding sport built on preparation and trust. Interviews and underwater footage trace their partnership as an ambitious dive exposes the consequences of a small margin for error.

Why it’s a little special

A visually striking documentary about ambition, responsibility and trust. Its sustained tension and tragic true story make it a choice for older viewers who are ready to discuss loss.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

PG
Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

The official US PG rating cites some intense peril, unsettling images and language. Prolonged underwater sequences, divers losing consciousness, emergency rescues and a fatal diving incident can be deeply distressing. Bereavement is central to the story. Younger or water-anxious viewers may find this much more intense than its PG label suggests.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by
Laura McGann
Starring
Alessia Zecchini, Stephen Keenan
Documentary subjects appear as themselves, including archival footage; these are not fictional acting roles.
Written by
Laura McGann
Produced by
John Battsek, Sarah Thomson, Jamie D’Alton, Anne McLoughlin
Release date
July 14, 2023
Runtime
108 minutes
Genre
Documentary, Sport
Studio
A24 / Motive Films / Ventureland / RAW / Netflix
Language
English
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Film facts: Netflix Media Center and matched production credits · additional source . Checked 2026-11-09. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.

A LITTLE PREVIEW

The Deepest Breath · Official trailer