The Shape of Water
A Fairy Tale for Troubled Times
An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Shape of Water
- Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Release Date: 2017-12-01
- Runtime: 123 minutes
- Rating: 7.241/10 (12303 votes)
- Budget: $19,500,000
- Revenue: $195,300,000
- Production Companies: Double Dare You, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Bull Productions, TSG Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 11.5474
- Languages: English, Russian
Cast & Crew
Sally Hawkins
as Elisa Esposito
Michael Shannon
as Richard Strickland
Richard Jenkins
as Giles
Octavia Spencer
as Zelda Fuller
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
Doug Jones
as Amphibian Man
David Hewlett
as Fleming
Nick Searcy
as General Hoyt
Stewart Arnott
as Bernard
Nigel Bennett
as Mihalkov
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Trailers & Clips
Official International Trailer
Final Trailer
Red Band Trailer
Official Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shape of Water?▼
The Shape of Water is a Drama, Fantasy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 2017-12-01.
Who are the main actors in The Shape of Water?▼
The main cast includes Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Stuhlbarg, .
Where can I watch The Shape of Water online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Shape of Water is available.
Is The Shape of Water based on a true story?▼
A Fairy Tale for Troubled Times
What is the IMDb rating of The Shape of Water?▼
The Shape of Water has an IMDb rating of 7.241/10 based on 12303 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Shape of Water?▼
The movie had a production budget of $19,500,000 and earned $195,300,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Shape of Water?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Double Dare You, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Bull Productions, TSG Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Shape of Water filmed?▼
The Shape of Water was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Shape of Water?▼
The total runtime of The Shape of Water is 123 minutes.
Is The Shape of Water suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Shape of Water?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Shape of Water.
Does The Shape of Water have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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