The Shape of Water(2017)
“A fairy tale for troubled times.”
Overview
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.
Director
Guillermo del Toro
Studio
Double Dare You
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$195M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$195M
Production Companies
Double Dare You • Fox Searchlight Pictures • Bull Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shape of Water?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Shape of Water (2017).
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.
Who directed The Shape of Water?▼
The Shape of Water was directed by Guillermo del Toro and released in 2017. It is a drama, fantasy, romance film.
How long is The Shape of Water?▼
The Shape of Water has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in The Shape of Water?▼
The cast of The Shape of Water includes 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 and more.
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