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The Shape of Water (2017)

Movie ★ 7.2 123 min

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.

Guillermo del Toro Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 2017
Runtime
123 min
Rating
R
Budget
$19.5M
Box office
$195.3M
IMDb
tt5580390
Language
,

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Shape of Water 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 directed The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water was directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Who stars in The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer.
When was The Shape of Water released?
The Shape of Water is a 2017 drama, fantasy, romance film.
Where can I watch The Shape of Water?
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