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The Shape of Water

R20172h 3mGuillermo del Toro
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 87
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"A fairy tale for troubled times."

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Shape of Water (2017) 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 stars in The Shape of Water?

The Shape of Water stars Sally Hawkins (Elisa Esposito), Michael Shannon (Richard Strickland), Richard Jenkins (Giles), Octavia Spencer (Zelda Fuller), Michael Stuhlbarg (Dr. Robert Hoffstetler). The film was directed by Guillermo del Toro.

How long is The Shape of Water?

The Shape of Water has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is The Shape of Water worth watching?

The Shape of Water holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Shape of Water?

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