The Weight of Water (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2000, The Weight of Water is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, running about 113 minutes. “Hell hath no fury...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newspaper photographer, Jean, researches the lurid and sensational axe murder of two women in 1873 as an editorial tie-in with a brutal modern double murder. She discovers a cache of papers that appear to give an account of the murders by an eyewitness.
Who’s in it. The Weight of Water stars Sean Penn as Thomas Janes, Catherine McCormack as Jean Janes, Elizabeth Hurley as Adaline Gunne and Sarah Polley as Maren Hontvedt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Weight of Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $109.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Weight of Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Weight of Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Weight of Water (2000)?
- In US, The Weight of Water is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Weight of Water worth watching?
- The Weight of Water holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Weight of Water?
- The Weight of Water stars Sean Penn, Catherine McCormack, Elizabeth Hurley, Sarah Polley and Josh Lucas.
- When was The Weight of Water released?
- The Weight of Water was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.