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Stillwater (2021)

โ€œSecrets run deep.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,473 votes 2h 19m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#155 of 248 films from 2021 #1115 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Tom McCarthy ยท Written by Thomas Bidegain, Tom McCarthy, Noรฉ Debrรฉ, Marcus Hinchey

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Overview

Bill Baker, an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma, travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, Allison, who is in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill builds a new life for himself in France as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter.

Cast

Matt Damonas Bill Baker
Camille Cottinas Virginie
Abigail Breslinas Allison
Lilou Siauvaudas Maya
Deanna Dunaganas Sharon
Moussa Maaskrias Dirosa
Anne Le Nyas Leparq
Idir Azouglias Akim
Naidra Ayadias Nedjma
Gilbert Traรฏnaas Bald Man
Pierre Piacentinoas Max
Hamza Baggouras Bearded Kid
Jean-Marc Michelangelias Captain
William Nadylamas Patrick

Facts

Release dateJuly 29, 2021
Runtime139 min (2h 19m) โ€” longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$19,754,272 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt10696896

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Questions

How long is Stillwater?
Stillwater runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Is Stillwater worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,473 votes, which places it #155 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 38%) and #1115 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Stillwater?
Stillwater was directed by Tom McCarthy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Spotlight (2015), The Station Agent (2003), The Visitor (2008).
Who stars in Stillwater?
Matt Damon as Bill Baker; Camille Cottin as Virginie; Abigail Breslin as Allison; Lilou Siauvaud as Maya; Deanna Dunagan as Sharon; Moussa Maaskri as Dirosa.
What is Stillwater rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Stillwater?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24985.

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