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10/10Much maligned due to its bizarre and difficult content, but I adore it. It has something to say about the resiliency of the human mind, and the elasticity of youth.
Reviewed on September 3, 2026
Tideland(2005)
The squirrels made it seem less lonely
6.5(643)2h2005-10-13
FantasyDramaThriller
Tideland Synopsis
Because of the actions of her irresponsible parents, a young girl is left alone on a decrepit country estate and survives inside her fantastic imagination.
Tideland (2005) is a fantasy, drama and thriller film directed by Terry Gilliam, released on October 13, 2005 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Jodelle Ferland, Janet McTeer, Brendan Fletcher and Jennifer Tilly. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 643 ratings.
- Director:
- Terry Gilliam
- Writers:
- Terry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni, Mitch Cullin
- Producers:
- Gabriella Martinelli, Jeremy Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Nicola Pecorini
- Composer:
- Jeff Danna
- Production:
- Recorded Picture Company, Capri Films
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $566,611
- Status:
- Released
Tideland (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tideland before you stream it.
Tideland Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jodelle Ferland
as Jeliza-Rose / Voices Sateen Lips, Glitter Gal, Mustique and Baby Blonde
Janet McTeer
as Dell
Brendan Fletcher
as Dickens
Jennifer Tilly
as Queen Gunhilda
Jeff Bridges
as Noah
Dylan Taylor
as Patrick
Wendy Anderson
as Woman / Squirrel's Voice
- Sally Crooks
Sally Crooks
as Dell's Mother
Alden Adair
as Luke (uncredited)
- Mitch Cullin
Mitch Cullin
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
- Harry Gilliam
Harry Gilliam
as Jerry (uncredited)
- Kent Nolan
Kent Nolan
as Boy (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Terry Gilliam, written by Terry Gilliam, Tony Grisoni and Mitch Cullin, produced by Gabriella Martinelli and Jeremy Thomas.
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Tideland Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 643 ratings.
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Tideland – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tideland online?
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Tideland (2005) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tideland?
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The main cast of Tideland (2005) includes Jodelle Ferland, Janet McTeer, Brendan Fletcher, Jennifer Tilly and Jeff Bridges. The film was directed by Terry Gilliam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tideland released?
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Tideland was released on October 13, 2005 and runs for 2h.
Is Tideland worth watching?
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Tideland (2005) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 643 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tideland?
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Yes. The official Tideland trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.