Water(2005)
Water Synopsis
In 1938, Mahatma Gandhi's groundbreaking philosophies sweep across India, but 8-year-old Chuyia, newly widowed, must go reside with other outcast widows on an ashram. Her presence transforms the ashram as she befriends two of her compatriots.
Water (2005) is a drama and romance film directed by Deepa Mehta, released on November 4, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Lisa Ray, Sarala, John Abraham and Seema Biswas. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 128 ratings.
- Director:
- Deepa Mehta
- Writers:
- Deepa Mehta, Anurag Kashyap
- Producers:
- David Hamilton
- Cinematographer:
- Giles Nuttgens
- Composer:
- A.R. Rahman
- Production:
- David Hamilton Productions, Flagship International, Noble Nomad Pictures, Echo Lake Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $10,422,387
- Status:
- Released
Water (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Water before you stream it.
Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lisa Ray
as Kalyani
- Sarala
Sarala
as Chuyia
John Abraham
as Narayan
Seema Biswas
as Shakuntala
Waheeda Rehman
as Bhagavati, Narayan's Mother
Vinay Pathak
as Rabindra
Rishma Malik Scott
as Snehalata
Manorama
as Madhumati
Raghubir Yadav
as Gulabi
- Gerson Da Cunha
Gerson Da Cunha
as Seth Dwarkanath
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
as Sadananda
Key crew
Directed by Deepa Mehta, written by Deepa Mehta and Anurag Kashyap, produced by David Hamilton.
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Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 128 ratings.
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Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Water online?
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Water (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Water?
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The main cast of Water (2005) includes Lisa Ray, Sarala, John Abraham, Seema Biswas and Waheeda Rehman. The film was directed by Deepa Mehta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Water released?
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Water was released on November 4, 2005 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Water worth watching?
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Water (2005) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 128 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Water?
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Yes. The official Water trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.