Gimly
3/10If you like Extreme EXTREME Close Ups filmed on an iPod Shuffle, then oo boy do I have the film for you. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._
Reviewed on September 11, 2019
Open Water(2004)
Scream all you want.
5.5(1,162)1h 20m2004-08-06
HorrorThriller
Open Water Synopsis
Two divers are left out at sea without a boat. There’s nothing but water for miles, unless they look at what’s underneath them...
Open Water (2004) is a horror and thriller film directed by Chris Kentis, released on August 6, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis, Saul Stein and Michael E. Williamson. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 1,162 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Kentis
- Writers:
- Chris Kentis
- Producers:
- Laura Lau
- Cinematographer:
- Laura Lau
- Composer:
- Graeme Revell
- Production:
- Plunge Pictures LLC, Lions Gate Films, EastGate Films
- Budget:
- $120,000
- Revenue:
- $54,683,487
- Status:
- Released
Open Water (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Open Water before you stream it.
Open Water Cast & Crew
Main cast
Blanchard Ryan
as Susan Watkins
Daniel Travis
as Daniel Kintner
Saul Stein
as Seth
- Michael E. Williamson
Michael E. Williamson
as Davis
Cristina Zenato
as Linda
- John Charles
John Charles
as Junior
Key crew
Directed by Chris Kentis, written by Chris Kentis, produced by Laura Lau.
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Open Water Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 1,162 ratings.
Tejas Nair
6/10You are in for a disappointment if you are expecting this to be a shark movie. Open Water, which reminded me of Force Majeure (2014), is instead about the tension brewing between two husband-wife divers who are left to adrift by their crew in the middle of a reef. Based on an odd true story, it is about the delirium, the panic attack, and the sheer fear of being shark food when you are in the middle of an ocean…
Reviewed on October 18, 2020
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Open Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Open Water online?
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Open Water (2004) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Open Water?
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The main cast of Open Water (2004) includes Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis, Saul Stein, Michael E. Williamson and Cristina Zenato. The film was directed by Chris Kentis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Open Water released?
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Open Water was released on August 6, 2004 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Open Water worth watching?
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Open Water (2004) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 1,162 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Open Water?
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Yes. The official Open Water trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.