The Water Man (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, The Water Man is a drama and adventure film directed by David Oyelowo, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Hoping to save his sick mother, a boy named Gunner and his friend Jo venture into the remote Wild Horse forest to search for a mythical figure who possesses the secret to immortality. When they go missing, Gunner's father Amos must immerse himself in his son's world to find them.
Who’s in it. The Water Man stars David Oyelowo as Amos Boone, Amiah Miller as Jo Riley, Alfred Molina as Jim Bussey and Lonnie Chavis as Gunner Boone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Water Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Water Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Water Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Water Man (2020)?
- In US, The Water Man is available to 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 Water Man worth watching?
- The Water Man holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Water Man?
- The Water Man stars David Oyelowo, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina, Lonnie Chavis and Maria Bello.
- When was The Water Man released?
- The Water Man was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.