The Shape of Water (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2017, The Shape of Water is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Guillermo del Toro, running about 123 minutes. “A Fairy Tale for Troubled Times” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.
Who’s in it. The Shape of Water stars Sally Hawkins as Elisa Esposito, Doug Jones as The Asset, Michael Shannon as Richard Strickland and Richard Jenkins as Giles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Shape of Water has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $195.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 The Shape of Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shape of Water tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shape of Water (2017)?
- In US, The Shape of Water is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel, 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 The Shape of Water worth watching?
- The Shape of Water holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shape of Water?
- The Shape of Water stars Sally Hawkins, Doug Jones, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins and Octavia Spencer.
- When was The Shape of Water released?
- The Shape of Water was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.