Just Add Water (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2008, Just Add Water is a comedy and drama film directed by Hart Bochner, running about 95 minutes. “Because a life can grow anywhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An offbeat romantic comedy about a decent guy, Ray Tuckby, with a dead-end life in the dead-end town of Trona, CA. After encouragement from a stranger whom he happens upon, Ray begins to dream again. He sheds the parasites in his life, musters the nerve to pursue his childhood love, and finally takes back his community by toppling the local teenage Meth-baron.
Who’s in it. Just Add Water stars Dylan Walsh as Ray Tuckby, Danny DeVito as Merl, Justin Long as Spoonie and Anika Noni Rose as R'ch'lle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Just Add Water has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Add Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Add Water tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Add Water (2008)?
- In US, Just Add Water is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just Add Water worth watching?
- Just Add Water holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just Add Water?
- Just Add Water stars Dylan Walsh, Danny DeVito, Justin Long, Anika Noni Rose and Brad Hunt.
- When was Just Add Water released?
- Just Add Water was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.