Dark Water (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.6

Dark Water poster

Released in 2005, Dark Water is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Walter Salles, running about 105 minutes. “This Season, The Mystery Of The Darkness Will Consume Your Life” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dahlia Williams and her daughter Cecelia move into a rundown apartment on New York's Roosevelt Island. Dahlia is in the midst of divorce proceedings, and the apartment, though near an excellent school for her daughter, is all she can afford. From the time she arrives, there are mysterious occurrences—and there is a constant drip from the ceiling in her daughter's bedroom…

Who’s in it. Dark Water stars Jennifer Connelly as Dahlia Williams, John C. Reilly as Mr. Murray, Tim Roth as Jeff Platzer and Dougray Scott as Kyle Williams, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Dark Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $68.4M at the box office.

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 Dark Water page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dark Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Dark Water (2005)?
In US, Dark Water 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 Dark Water worth watching?
Dark Water holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Dark Water?
Dark Water stars Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Tim Roth, Dougray Scott and Pete Postlethwaite.
When was Dark Water released?
Dark Water was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.