Stillwater (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2021, Stillwater is a thriller, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Tom McCarthy, running about 139 minutes. “Secrets run deep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bill Baker, an American oil-rig roughneck from Oklahoma, travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter, Allison, who is in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill builds a new life for himself in France as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter.
Who’s in it. Stillwater stars Matt Damon as Bill Baker, Abigail Breslin as Allison, Lilou Siauvaud as Maya and Camille Cottin as Virginie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Stillwater has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.8M 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 Stillwater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stillwater tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stillwater (2021)?
- In US, Stillwater 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 Stillwater worth watching?
- Stillwater holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stillwater?
- Stillwater stars Matt Damon, Abigail Breslin, Lilou Siauvaud, Camille Cottin and Deanna Dunagan.
- When was Stillwater released?
- Stillwater was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.