Lady in the Water (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2006, Lady in the Water is a thriller, fantasy, drama and mystery film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, running about 110 minutes. “Time is running out for a happy ending.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world.
Who’s in it. Lady in the Water stars Paul Giamatti as Cleveland Heep, Bryce Dallas Howard as Story, Bob Balaban as Harry Farber and Jeffrey Wright as Mr. Dury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Lady in the Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $72.8M 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 Lady in the Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady in the Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady in the Water (2006)?
- In US, Lady in the 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 Lady in the Water worth watching?
- Lady in the Water holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lady in the Water?
- Lady in the Water stars Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bob Balaban, Jeffrey Wright and Sarita Choudhury.
- When was Lady in the Water released?
- Lady in the Water was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.