Where can I watch The Water Is Wide (2006)?

In US, The Water Is Wide is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Water Is Wide worth watching?

The Water Is Wide holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Water Is Wide?

The Water Is Wide stars Robert Clotworthy, Jeff Hephner, Frank Langella, Alfre Woodard and Julianne Nicholson.

When was The Water Is Wide released?

The Water Is Wide was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.

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The Water Is Wide (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2006, The Water Is Wide is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Kent Harrison, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Pat Conroy, an ambitious, slightly rebellious idealistic teacher accepts Bennington county, SC's school board superintendent's offer to teach the all-black kids of the pauper fishery community on Yamacraw Island. Staffless 'head' mistress Brown incarnates stupidity and blind rule obedience, her didactic skills consisting in scolding and spanking her students. Pat moves heaven and earth to motivate and educate, but after finally getting trough to pupils and parents is refused contract renewal by the arch-conservative authorities.

Who’s in it. The Water Is Wide stars Robert Clotworthy as Narrator (voice), Jeff Hephner as Pat Conroy, Frank Langella as Superintendent and Alfre Woodard as Mrs. Brown, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Water Is Wide has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Water Is Wide page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Water Is Wide tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Water Is Wide (2006)?: In US, The Water Is Wide is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Water Is Wide worth watching?: The Water Is Wide holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Water Is Wide?: The Water Is Wide stars Robert Clotworthy, Jeff Hephner, Frank Langella, Alfre Woodard and Julianne Nicholson.
When was The Water Is Wide released?: The Water Is Wide was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.