The Shape of Water (2017)
The Shape of Water is a 2017 drama movie directed by Guillermo del Toro, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins.
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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What is The Shape of Water about?
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.
When was The Shape of Water released?
The Shape of Water was released on 1 December 2017.
How long is The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water runs 2h 3m.
Who made The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Where can I watch The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water is available on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Video.
Where to watch The Shape of Water
Stream: Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- 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
- Lauren Lee Smith as Elaine Strickland
- Martin Roach as Brewster Fuller
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