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Dark Water (2005)

“Dark water conceals darker secrets.”

5.7/10 · 1,149 votes 1h 45m pg-13 DramaHorrorMystery

#156 of 184 films from 2005 #3598 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Walter Salles · Written by Rafael Yglesias, Kōji Suzuki

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Overview

Dahlia and her five-year-old daughter are ready to begin a new life together. But their new apartment — dilapidated and worn — suddenly seems to take on a life of its own. Mysterious noises, persistent leaks of dark water and other strange happenings send Dahlia on a haunting and mystifying pursuit — one that unleashes a torrent of living nightmares.

Cast

Jennifer Connellyas Dahlia Williams
John C. Reillyas Mr. Murray
Tim Rothas Jeff Platzer
Dougray Scottas Kyle Williams
Pete Postlethwaiteas Veeck
Ariel Gadeas Ceci
Camryn Manheimas Teacher
Perla Haney-Jardineas Natasha / Young Dahlia
Debra Monkas Young Dahlia's Teacher
Linda Emondas Mediator
Bill Buellas Mediator
Kate Hewlettas Teacher's Aide
Zoe Heathas Natasha's Mother
J.R. Horneas Man in train

Facts

Release dateJuly 8, 2005
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) — about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresDrama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$68,357,079 (2.3× budget)
IMDbtt0382628

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Questions

How long is Dark Water?
Dark Water runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is Dark Water worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 1,149 votes, which places it #156 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 16%) and #3598 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Dark Water?
Dark Water was directed by Walter Salles. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Central Station (1998), I'm Still Here (2024), The Motorcycle Diaries (2004).
Who stars in Dark Water?
Jennifer Connelly as Dahlia Williams; John C. Reilly as Mr. Murray; Tim Roth as Jeff Platzer; Dougray Scott as Kyle Williams; Pete Postlethwaite as Veeck; Ariel Gade as Ceci.
What is Dark Water rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dark Water?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/3224.

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