Red Water (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2003, Red Water is an action and horror film directed by Charles Robert Carner, running about 92 minutes. “Fear strikes where you least expect it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the quiet waters of the Mississippi, body parts are being discovered. No one knows what is behind it all, until a huge man eating bull shark turns up. This bull shark is different, as it can breath in fresh water, making a deadly encounter between anyone who comes before it. John Sanders must now try and reach the surface, with his ex-wife and whilst being held hostage.
Who’s in it. Red Water stars Lou Diamond Phillips as John Sanders, Kristy Swanson as Dr. Kelli Raymond, Coolio as Ice and Jaimz Woolvett as Jerry Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Red Water has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Water (2003)?
- In GB, Red Water is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Water worth watching?
- Red Water holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Water?
- Red Water stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Kristy Swanson, Coolio, Jaimz Woolvett and Rob Boltin.
- When was Red Water released?
- Red Water was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.