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The Waterdance

  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
4.1K
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The Waterdance (1992)
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21 Photos
  • Drama
  • Romance
A young man learns how to come to terms with his disability after becoming paralyzed in a hiking accident.A young man learns how to come to terms with his disability after becoming paralyzed in a hiking accident.A young man learns how to come to terms with his disability after becoming paralyzed in a hiking accident.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
4.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Neal Jimenez
    • Michael Steinberg
  • Writer
    • Neal Jimenez
  • Stars
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Helen Hunt
    • Wesley Snipes
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Neal Jimenez
    • Michael Steinberg
  • Writer
    • Neal Jimenez
  • Stars
    • Eric Stoltz
    • Helen Hunt
    • Wesley Snipes
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 5 nominations

    Videos1

    The Waterdance
    Trailer 0:32
    The Waterdance

    Photos21

    Helen Hunt, Wesley Snipes, and Eric Stoltz in The Waterdance (1992)
    Helen Hunt in The Waterdance (1992)
    Helen Hunt, Wesley Snipes, and Eric Stoltz in The Waterdance (1992)
    Helen Hunt in The Waterdance (1992)
    Wesley Snipes in The Waterdance (1992)
    Wesley Snipes, Eric Stoltz, and William Forsythe in The Waterdance (1992)
    Wesley Snipes, Eric Stoltz, and William Forsythe in The Waterdance (1992)
    Eric Stoltz in The Waterdance (1992)
    Eric Stoltz in The Waterdance (1992)
    Eric Stoltz in The Waterdance (1992)
    Helen Hunt and Eric Stoltz in The Waterdance (1992)
    Helen Hunt in The Waterdance (1992)

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    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Joel Garciaas Joel Garcia
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Annaas Anna
    Wesley Snipes
    Wesley Snipes
    • Raymond Hillas Raymond Hill
    William Allen Young
    William Allen Young
    • Lesas Les
    James Roach
    • Guy in the Electric Wheelchairas Guy in the Electric Wheelchair
    Elizabeth Peña
    Elizabeth Peña
    • Rosaas Rosa
    Henry Harris
    • Mr. Gibsonas Mr. Gibson
    Tony Genaro
    Tony Genaro
    • Victoras Victor
    Eva Rodriguez
    • Victor's Wifeas Victor's Wife
    Erick Vigil
    • Victor's Sonas Victor's Son
    Edgar Rodriguez
    • Victor's Sonas Victor's Son
    Angélica Castell
    • Victor's Daughteras Victor's Daughter
    William Forsythe
    William Forsythe
    • Blossas Bloss
    Grace Zabriskie
    Grace Zabriskie
    • Patas Pat
    Kimberly Scott
    Kimberly Scott
    • Aliceas Alice
    Casey Stengel
    • Vernonas Vernon
    Susan Gibney
    Susan Gibney
    • Cheryl Lynnas Cheryl Lynn
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    Elizabeth Dennehy
    • Candyas Candy
    • Directors
      • Neal Jimenez
      • Michael Steinberg
    • Writer
      • Neal Jimenez
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is a semi-autobiographical film for co-director Neal Jimenez who became a paraplegic after a hiking accident.
    • Quotes

      [after Joel nearly crashes the van they're in]

      Joel Garcia: Boy, he sure came out of nowhere, didn't he?

      Sang: It's a good thing we're already paralyzed.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Folks!/K2/One False Move/Poison Ivy/Leaving Normal (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      Harry Dean
      Performed by Penelope Houston & The Birdboys

    User reviews24

    Review
    Top review
    Excellent character study buoyed by exceptional Stoltz & Hunt
    THE WATERDANCE (1992) ***1/2 Eric Stoltz, Helen Hunt, Wesley Snipes, William Forsythe, Elizabeth Pena, Grace Zibriskie. Excellent character study of a young author's freak paralyzing accident opens his eyes to the challenges life truly offers despite the limitations. Ensemble work at its finest and inspired in part autobiography of co-director Neal Jiminez' fate( he co-directed with Michael Steinberg).
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    • george.schmidt
    • Apr 23, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Waterdance
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • No Frills Film Production
      • RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,723,319
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $138,313
      • May 17, 1992
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,723,319
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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