The Shape of Water
The Shape of Water (2017) is a fantasy drama, directed by Guillermo del Toro. It stars Sally Hawkins and Michael Shannon. The 123-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.
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What The Shape of Water Is About
Guillermo del Toro's 2017 film follows Elisa, a cleaner at a government laboratory during the cold war. She cannot speak and communicates in sign language. A creature taken from the water is brought to the facility. Elisa forms a bond with it and plans to get it out; the narrative gives the creature not as a monster but as one of the excluded. Sally Hawkins leads. The film won the Academy Award for best picture. The visual design and use of colour come forward; the sexuality and violence are explicit. Who it's for: those who like fantastical love stories and del Toro's cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting realist storytelling; the film moves by the rules of a fairy tale.
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What is The Shape of Water about?
Guillermo del Toro's 2017 film follows Elisa, a cleaner at a government laboratory during the cold war. She cannot speak and communicates in sign language.
Where can I watch The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water runs for 123 minutes (2h 3m).
When did The Shape of Water come out?
The Shape of Water was released in 2017.
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.
What is The Shape of Water's rating?
The Shape of Water holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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