The Deepest Breath

Between the wave of true-crime and celebrity docs, The Deepest Breath in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix is the one worth your evening. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Worth watching in order, from the beginning — the cumulative effect is the point. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

The Deepest Breath is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The Deepest Breath approaches its subject with the rigour that makes documentary storytelling worth taking seriously. Bonded by their love of freediving, a record-setting champion and a heroic safety diver try to make history with a remarkable feat, ready to risk it all. The involvement of Alessia Zecchini and Stephen Keenan signals a level of access rarely granted. The Deepest Breath came out in 2023. The Deepest Breath lets its subjects speak for themselves rather than shaping them into a predetermined narrative. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Documentary fans who value serious storytelling will find The Deepest Breath essential viewing. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. The subject drives every choice here, not the other way around. The kind of production you finish and immediately want to read more about.

The Deepest Breath was released in 2023, directed by Laura McGann. The full 108-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.