Water (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2005, Water is a drama and romance film directed by Deepa Mehta, running about 115 minutes. “For Five Years, Extremist Groups Waged A Campaign of Death Threats, Arson and Riots To Stop The Production of "Water." But The Filmmakers Were Not To Be Silenced.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The year is 1938, and Mahatma Gandhi's groundbreaking philosophies are sweeping across India, but 8-year-old Chuyia, newly widowed, must go to live with other outcast widows on an ashram. Her presence transforms the ashram as she befriends two of her compatriots.
Who’s in it. Water stars Lisa Ray as Kalyani, Sarala as Chuyia, John Abraham as Narayan and Seema Biswas as Shakuntala, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Water tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Water (2005)?
- In US, Water is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Water worth watching?
- Water holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Water?
- Water stars Lisa Ray, Sarala, John Abraham, Seema Biswas and Waheeda Rehman.
- When was Water released?
- Water was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.