The Water Monster (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2019, The Water Monster is a fantasy film directed by Xiang Qiuliang, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Shui Sheng witnessed his father being killed by the "water monkey" monster when he was young. Ten years later, the water monster reappeared and killed the younger brother and father of the heroine Xiang Lan. In order to save her, Shui Sheng launched a fierce battle to break feudal superstitions and to catch the water monster.
Who’s in it. The Water Monster stars Liu Lincheng as Shui Sheng, Zhu Lilan as Xiang Lan, Wang Hongqian as Da Zhuang and Wang Jianguo as Third Uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Water Monster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Water Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Water Monster 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 Water Monster (2019)?
- In US, The Water Monster is available to stream on YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Water Monster worth watching?
- The Water Monster holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Water Monster?
- The Water Monster stars Liu Lincheng, Zhu Lilan, Wang Hongqian, Wang Jianguo and Wu Hao.
- When was The Water Monster released?
- The Water Monster was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.