Water Easy Reach (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1998, Water Easy Reach is a drama film directed by Bent Hamer, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Tells the story of Almar, a young Norwegian sailor whose gold watch, of great sentimental value, has been broken. While waiting for repairs in a remote Spanish town, he meets a number of unusual characters: Windy, an Australian seafarer with unusual experiences, real or imaginary; Marta, a beautiful Spanish girl; Martha's bizarre grandfather; and two old watchmakers who are painfully methodical. It seems to Almar that real time has also stopped when his watch did.
Who’s in it. Water Easy Reach stars Eric Magnusson as Almar, Nicholas Hope as Windy, Ingrid Rubio as Marta and Luis Cuenca as The watchmaker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Water Easy Reach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Water Easy Reach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Water Easy Reach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Water Easy Reach (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Water Easy Reach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Water Easy Reach worth watching?
- Water Easy Reach holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Water Easy Reach?
- Water Easy Reach stars Eric Magnusson, Nicholas Hope, Ingrid Rubio, Luis Cuenca and Pilar Bardem.
- When was Water Easy Reach released?
- Water Easy Reach was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.
