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Director:
Writer:
Chris Kentis (written by)
Release Date:
20 August 2004 (USA)
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Tagline:
Drifting into theaters this summer. more
Plot:
Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded in shark infested waters after their tour boat has left. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins
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2 nominations
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Finally, back to what movies were meant to do!
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Blanchard Ryan | ... | Susan |
 | Daniel Travis | ... | Daniel |
 | Saul Stein | ... | Seth |
 | Michael E. Williamson | ... | Davis (as Michael Williamson) |
| Cristina Zenarro | ... | Linda (as Cristina Zenaro) |
| John Charles | ... | Junior (as Jon Charles) |
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MPAA:
Rated R for language and some nudity.
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Runtime:
79 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Portugal:M/16 |
Iceland:10 |
South Korea:15 |
Sweden:11 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Brazil:12 |
Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:G (Québec) |
Canada:PG (British Columbia) |
Chile:TE |
Finland:K-15 |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Netherlands:12 |
Norway:11 |
Peru:PT |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R
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The actors were tethered to the boat so they did not drift off into the strong currents.
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Crew or equipment visible: When Susan asks, "Where's the boat?", they are in the shadow of the camera boat.
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Referenced in Controversial Confection: The Soul of 'Hard Candy' (2006) (V)
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Jesus Promised Me A Home Over There
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It really doesn't surprise me that some people don't like this film. After all to truly enjoy Open Water one must open their mind and think. In this day and age that hardly ever happens anymore. Most filmmakers just decide to blow things up and hope that it's enough to entertain their audiences. Society in general has become numb what with the plots just laid out in front of us never questioning or asking us to use our imaginations. Open Water is a film that asks its viewers to place themselves at the heart of the movie; to feel the desperation, the hopelessness and the absolute terrifying ordeal. And for a change the movie is shot in a way that allows the viewer to feel as if truly there. Is it Jaws? No and its not meant to be. Maybe that's where the confusion lays. Open Water is a suspenseful film, excellent at that. If you're someone who actually enjoys figuring out the movie for yourself instead of being told in the first five minutes this is the film for you. Score: A.