Breathing Under Water (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2000, Breathing Under Water is a thriller and drama film directed by António Ferreira, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. What stops two people from being together? A third one. What stops one person from fighting for another? Nothing. Pedro lives in the suburbs, where he works with his father in a garage. Everyday he takes the bus downtown where he goes to school and meets his friends. It's summertime and they all go down to the river where they spend their free time or even their school time. Among joints, motorbike riding and swimming, everything seems to go well with this group of friends, until the moment when Pedro and his best friend find out that both of them like the same girl. Pedro finds himself inside a downward spiral, where everything around him seems to fall apart. Like a magnet attracts the iron, Pedro seems to attract problems, from the school until his relationship with his parents. This is the story of Pedro, who by having his head being pushed down so much learned how to breathe under water.
Who’s in it. Breathing Under Water stars Alexandre Pinto as Pedro, Joana Costa as Ana, Joel Rodrigues as João and Mário Rodrigues as Friend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Breathing Under Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breathing Under Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breathing Under Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breathing Under Water (2000)?
- In US, Breathing Under Water is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breathing Under Water worth watching?
- Breathing Under Water holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breathing Under Water?
- Breathing Under Water stars Alexandre Pinto, Joana Costa, Joel Rodrigues, Mário Rodrigues and Cleia Almeida.
- When was Breathing Under Water released?
- Breathing Under Water was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.