Waterland (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1992, Waterland is a drama and mystery film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a mentally anguished high school history teacher going through a complete reassessment of his life. His method for reassessing his life is to narrate it to his class and interweave in it three generations of his family's history.
Who’s in it. Waterland stars Jeremy Irons as Tom Crick, Sinéad Cusack as Mary Crick, Grant Warnock as Young Tom and Lena Headey as Young Mary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Waterland has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waterland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waterland tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waterland (1992)?
- In US, Waterland is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waterland worth watching?
- Waterland holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waterland?
- Waterland stars Jeremy Irons, Sinéad Cusack, Grant Warnock, Lena Headey and Callum Dixon.
- When was Waterland released?
- Waterland was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.