Dead in the Water is a 1991 American black comedy crime[1] television film directed by Bill Condon.

It is based on the 1958[2] novel Web of Murder by author Harry Whittington and stars Bryan Brown and Teri Hatcher.

[3] Charlie Deegan is a lawyer who married into his wife Olivia's wealthy family but has become unhappy in their relationship and has become involved in an affair with his assistant Laura.

Charlie wants to divorce Olivia, but their prenuptial agreement would prevent him from getting any money, meaning that he will not be able to transition to his dream job as a judge because it pays less than being a lawyer.

Charlie and Laura place Olivia's body and various red herring clues in a car that they dump in the water.