The Water Diviner (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, The Water Diviner is a drama and war film directed by Russell Crowe, running about 112 minutes. “To honour a promise. To find his sons. To make his peace.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1919, Australian farmer Joshua Connor travels to Turkey to discover the fate of his three sons, reported missing in action. Holding on to hope, Joshua must travel across the war-torn landscape to find the truth and his own peace.
Who’s in it. The Water Diviner stars Russell Crowe as Joshua Connor, Olga Kurylenko as Ayshe, Yılmaz Erdoğan as Major Hasan and Cem Yılmaz as Sgt. Jemal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Water Diviner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.5M 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 The Water Diviner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Water Diviner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Water Diviner (2014)?
- In US, The Water Diviner 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 The Water Diviner worth watching?
- The Water Diviner holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Water Diviner?
- The Water Diviner stars Russell Crowe, Olga Kurylenko, Yılmaz Erdoğan, Cem Yılmaz and Jai Courtney.
- When was The Water Diviner released?
- The Water Diviner was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.