Death in Shallow Water (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1994, Death in Shallow Water is a drama and crime film directed by Barna Kabay, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. 1991, farewell in Budapest. Mária remembers the past in tears. Her husband, Tibor, a chemist and a target of the KGB, left their apartment one evening to fetch some cigarettes only to be found drowned in the shallow Lake Balaton the following day. Their son, Peter, a student in Western-Europe, was found dead on the Danube embankment.
Who’s in it. Death in Shallow Water stars Anna Romantowska as Mária, Erika Bodnár as Mária (voice), Michael Marwitz as Tibor and Sándor Szakácsi as Tibor (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Death in Shallow Water has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death in Shallow Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death in Shallow Water tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death in Shallow Water (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Death in Shallow Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Death in Shallow Water worth watching?
- Death in Shallow Water holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death in Shallow Water?
- Death in Shallow Water stars Anna Romantowska, Erika Bodnár, Michael Marwitz, Sándor Szakácsi and Jan Englert.
- When was Death in Shallow Water released?
- Death in Shallow Water was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.