Don't Drink the Water (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1994, Don't Drink the Water is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Woody Allen, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Somewhere behind the early 1960s cold-war iron curtain, the Hollander family cause an international spying incident when Walter photographs a sunset in a sensitive region. In order to stay out of jail, the Hollanders take refuge in the American Embassy, which is temporarily being run by the absent Ambassador's diplomatically incompetent son, Axel.
Who’s in it. Don't Drink the Water stars Ed Herlihy as Narrator, Josef Sommer as Ambassador Magee, Robert Stanton as Mr. Burns and Edward Herrmann as Mr. Kilroy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Don't Drink the 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 Don't Drink the Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Drink the Water tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Drink the Water (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Drink the Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don't Drink the Water worth watching?
- Don't Drink the Water holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Drink the Water?
- Don't Drink the Water stars Ed Herlihy, Josef Sommer, Robert Stanton, Edward Herrmann and Julie Kavner.
- When was Don't Drink the Water released?
- Don't Drink the Water was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.