Breathing Under Water (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1993, Breathing Under Water is a notable film directed by Susan Murphy Dermody, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. BREATHING UNDER WATER is the story of a woman's journey into an imaginary underworld city. The birth of her daughter into an increasingly perilous world has unsettled everything in Beatrice's (Anne Louise Lambert) life. Her growing unease prompts Beatrice to undertake a journey - an investigation into human nature, a confrontation with the fears of our time, and a search for clues that will ultimately give her an answer to the central riddle of the film: why has humankind set the stage for its own extinction? The director’s preoccupation with humankind’s tendency to self-destruct was one factor that lead to the creation of this complex film.
Who’s in it. Breathing Under Water stars Anne-Louise Lambert as Beatrice, Maeve Dermody as Maeve, Kristoffer Greaves as Herman and Gillian Jones as Narrator (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Breathing Under Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breathing Under Water page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breathing Under Water (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breathing Under Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breathing Under Water worth watching?
- Breathing Under Water holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breathing Under Water?
- Breathing Under Water stars Anne-Louise Lambert, Maeve Dermody, Kristoffer Greaves, Gillian Jones and David Argue.
- When was Breathing Under Water released?
- Breathing Under Water was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.