The Blackwater Lightship(2004)
A decade of silence. Three generations of secrets. It will take more than forgiveness to rebuild a family.
The Blackwater Lightship Synopsis
A man in the final stages of AIDS is cared for by his sister and mother and grandmother.
The Blackwater Lightship (2004) is a drama film directed by John Erman, released on February 4, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Dianne Wiest, Gina McKee, Keith McErlean and Sam Robards. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- John Erman
- Writers:
- Colm Tóibín, Shane Connaughton
- Producers:
- John Erman, Heather Ogilvie
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Imi
- Composer:
- John Morris
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, Gillham Road Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Blackwater Lightship Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dianne Wiest
as Lily
Gina McKee
as Helen
Keith McErlean
as Declan
Sam Robards
as Paul
Brían F. O'Byrne
as Larry
Angela Lansbury
as Dora
- Marijka Bardin
Marijka Bardin
as Young Helen
- Kevin O'Dwyer
Kevin O'Dwyer
as Young Declan
Frank McCusker
as Harry
- Laura Hughes
Laura Hughes
as Anne
Ruth McCabe
as Dr. Louise
Maria McDermottroe
as Madge Kehoe
Key crew
Directed by John Erman, written by Colm Tóibín and Shane Connaughton, produced by John Erman and Heather Ogilvie.
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The Blackwater Lightship Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Blackwater Lightship – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blackwater Lightship online?
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The Blackwater Lightship (2004) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel and Hallmark TV Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Blackwater Lightship?
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The main cast of The Blackwater Lightship (2004) includes Dianne Wiest, Gina McKee, Keith McErlean, Sam Robards and Brían F. O'Byrne. The film was directed by John Erman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blackwater Lightship released?
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The Blackwater Lightship was released on February 4, 2004 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Blackwater Lightship worth watching?
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The Blackwater Lightship (2004) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.