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5/10Refreshingly different.
Reviewed on August 28, 2021
Stillwater(2021)
Secrets run deep.
6.6(1,460)2h 19m2021-07-29
DramaCrimeThriller
Stillwater Synopsis
Bill Baker, an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma, travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, Allison, who is in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill builds a new life for himself in France as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter.
Stillwater (2021) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Tom McCarthy, released on July 29, 2021 with a runtime of 2h 19m. It stars Matt Damon, Camille Cottin, Abigail Breslin and Lilou Siauvaud. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,460 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom McCarthy
- Writers:
- Marcus Hinchey, Noé Debré, Tom McCarthy
- Producers:
- Tom McCarthy, Jonathan King, Liza Chasin
- Cinematographer:
- Masanobu Takayanagi
- Composer:
- Mychael Danna
- Production:
- Participant, DreamWorks Pictures, Slow Pony, Anonymous Content, 3dot Productions, Supernatural Pictures, Focus Features, Mandate International, Firstep
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,754,272
- Status:
- Released
Stillwater (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Stillwater before you stream it.
Stillwater Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Stillwater.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Bill Visits His Estranged Daughter In France - Extended Preview
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'Merci Bill' Clip
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'Lina' Clip
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'American' Clip
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'Acceptance' Clip
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'Want To' Clip
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Stories from Set | Stillwater
Featurette
Stillwater Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matt Damon
as Bill Baker
Camille Cottin
as Virginie
Abigail Breslin
as Allison
Lilou Siauvaud
as Maya
Deanna Dunagan
as Sharon
Moussa Maaskri
as Dirosa
Anne Le Ny
as Leparq
Idir Azougli
as Akim
Naidra Ayadi
as Nedjma
Gilbert Traïna
as Bald Man
- Pierre Piacentino
Pierre Piacentino
as Max
- Hamza Baggour
Hamza Baggour
as Bearded Kid
Key crew
Directed by Tom McCarthy, written by Marcus Hinchey, Noé Debré and Tom McCarthy, produced by Tom McCarthy, Jonathan King and Liza Chasin.
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Stillwater Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 1,460 ratings.
itsogs
7/10Definitely Worth my time. A sad story, but one that will make you think.⭐⭐⭐
Reviewed on September 26, 2021
Peter McGinn
9/10I have always liked Matt Damon’s work, but I watched this partly die to the presence of Camille Cottin, who was excellent in the French Netflix series Call My Agent! The main characters are complex, with Damon playing a redneck Oklahoma man and his daughter. Allison, played by Abigail Breslin. They all do fine work and there is a strong ensemble cast behind them. They do a good job mixing the captioned French…
Reviewed on January 4, 2022
Wuchak
7/10**_It’s a brutal world_** An Okie roughneck (Matt Damon) goes to Marseille, France, to exonerate his daughter (Abigail Breslin) by possibly finding the real murderer. Meanwhile he finds work and makes friends with a theater actress & her daughter (Camille Cottin and Lilou Siauvaud). "Stillwater" is a quality drama with a reverent ambiance and the gorgeous locations of the westernmost part of the French Riviera. It…
Reviewed on September 8, 2025
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Stillwater – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stillwater online?
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Stillwater (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Stillwater?
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The main cast of Stillwater (2021) includes Matt Damon, Camille Cottin, Abigail Breslin, Lilou Siauvaud and Deanna Dunagan. The film was directed by Tom McCarthy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stillwater released?
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Stillwater was released on July 29, 2021 and runs for 2h 19m.
Is Stillwater worth watching?
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Stillwater (2021) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,460 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stillwater?
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