The Shape of Water 2017
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SplatAn 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Elisa Esposito
as Richard Strickland
as Giles
as Zelda Fuller
as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
as Amphibian Man
as Fleming
as General Hoyt
as Bernard
as Mihalkov
Director:
Writer:
Vanessa Taylor, Guillermo del Toro
Stars:
Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Doug Jones, David Hewlett, Nick Searcy, Stewart Arnott, Nigel Bennett,
Genres:
Drama,Fantasy,Romance
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
123 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Shape of Water
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Elisa Esposito
as Richard Strickland
as Giles
as Zelda Fuller
as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
as Amphibian Man
as Fleming
as General Hoyt
as Bernard
as Mihalkov
as Elaine Strickland
as Brewster Fuller
as Yolanda
as Mr. Arzounian
as Pie Guy
as Burly Russian
as Military Policeman
as Sally (Secretary)
as Guard
as Worker
as Tammy Strickland
as Timmy Strickland
as African American Wife
as African American Husband
as Cadillac Salesman
as Lou
as Duane
as Wet Cinema Patron
as Bus Passenger #1
as Bus Passenger #2
as Russian Band
as Russian Band
as Russian Band
as Russian Band
as Scientist (uncredited)
as Mrs. Peabody (uncredited)
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
as Shoe Store Owner (uncredited)
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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