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The Shape of Water (2017)
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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.
Cast
Sally Hawkinsas Elisa Esposito
Michael Shannonas Richard Strickland
Richard Jenkinsas Giles
Octavia Spenceras Zelda Fuller
Michael Stuhlbargas Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
Doug Jonesas Amphibian Man
David Hewlettas Fleming
Nick Searcyas General Hoyt
Stewart Arnottas Bernard
Nigel Bennettas Mihalkov
Lauren Lee Smithas Elaine Strickland
Martin Roachas Brewster Fuller
Allegra Fultonas Yolanda
John Kapelosas Mr. Arzounian
Facts
| Release date | December 1, 2017 |
| Runtime | 123 min (2h 3m) โ longer as the 2017 average of 107 min |
| Genres | Fantasy, Romance, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $19,500,000 |
| Box office | $195,300,000 (10.0ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt5580390 |
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Questions
How long is The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is The Shape of Water worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 13,112 votes, which places it #69 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 79%) and #302 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water was directed by Guillermo del Toro. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022), Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Frankenstein (2025).
Who stars in The Shape of Water?
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.
What is The Shape of Water rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Shape of Water?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9683.