Dark Water (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dark Water is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Walter Salles, starring Jennifer Connelly, Ariel Gade and John C. Reilly. It is partly based on Dark Water by Kōji Suzuki and Glynne Walley. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $68.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Walter Salles
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dark Water About?
The premise of Dark Water without spoilers, adapted from Dark Water by Kōji Suzuki and Glynne Walley. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three strangers are drawn to a dilapidated ship in a desolate town, each seeking refuge from their own troubled pasts. As they attempt to find solace within the decaying vessel, they find themselves increasingly isolated and disturbed by unsettling events. The boundaries of their perceptions begin to erode, and they must confront the sinister forces at play before they are overwhelmed by the darkness that surrounds them.
Dark Water Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cult film
- supernatural horror
- female protagonist
- dead body in a water tank
- child in jeopardy
- mother
- washington state
- apartment
- water
- school
- custody battle
- imaginary friend
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- hello kitty
- teacher
- separation
- divorce
- moving
- nightmare
- new york city
- apartment building
- ghost
- f rated
- watching porn
- cartoon on tv
- mother and daughter in a bathtub
- umbrella
- cable car
- waiting in the rain
- death
- fear
- terror
- shock
- ambulance
- police car
- theater
- water tap
- dream sequence
- cinema
- dream
- apparition
- roof leak
- manhattan new york city
- water stain
- playground
- siren
- hospital
- tension
- mediation
- rain
- tenant
Dark Water Cast
Jennifer Connelly leads the cast, with Ariel Gade and John C. Reilly. Directed by Walter Salles.
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Director Walter Salles
More from Walter Salles
More films directed by Walter Salles, best-rated first: I'm Still Here, Central Station, Behind the Sun and The Motorcycle Diaries.
Dark Water Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dark Water 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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Dark Water Plot Summary
What happens in Dark Water from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dahlia, portrayed by Jennifer Connelly, relocates with her daughter Ceci -also known as Cecelia- played by Ariel Gade to a new apartment in a condominium on Roosevelt Island, New York, due to her impending divorce from Kyle (played by Dougray Scott). The transition struggles are amplified by Kyle’s refusal to support Ceci’s new school and environment, leading to a tense custody battle. The mediators involved, Bill Buell and Linda Emond, express concerns that Ceci is the one who might suffer the most regardless of who gains custody.
Full summary
The whole story of Dark Water, scene by scene
Dark Water Box Office
Dark Water grossed $68.4 million worldwide. $25.5 million came from the US and Canada and $42.9 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$68.4M
- US & Canada
- $25.5M
- International
- $42.9M
Dark Water Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dark Water.
How Well Do You Know Dark Water?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the main reason for Dahlia's physical exhaustion?
Cars in Dark Water
20 cars on screen, including the 2000 Ford Taurus and the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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2000 Ford Taurus Important role -
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role -
1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Minor role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Dark Water Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “La Huella” and “Agua turbia”.
- Also known as
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- La Huella
- Agua turbia
- Dark Water US Remake
- Tumma vesi
- Στοιχειωμένο νερό
- Mračne vode
- Temacna voda
- Karanlik su
- Тёмная вода
- Eau trouble
- Dark Water - Dunkle Wasser
- Karanlık Sular
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- Dark Water (La huella)
- Dark Water - Fatum
- Águas Passadas
- Темная вода
- Fekete víz
- 鬼水怪谈
- Apă întunecată
- מים אפלים
- 다크 워터
- Água Negra
- 黑水風暴
- Мрачна вода
- Temné vody
- آب تیره
- 雨夜閃靈
- Temná voda
- Темна вода
- ダーク・ウォーター
- Tumšie ūdeņi
- ห้องเช่าหลอน วิญญาณโหด
- Tamsus vanduo
- Ma Nước
- الماء الأسود
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Dark Water FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Dark Water, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dark Water?
Dark Water runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Dark Water released?
Dark Water was released on July 8, 2005.
Who directed Dark Water?
Dark Water was directed by Walter Salles.
More films by Walter Salles Who is in the cast of Dark Water?
Dark Water stars Jennifer Connelly, Ariel Gade and John C. Reilly.
How much did Dark Water make at the box office?
Dark Water grossed $68.4 million worldwide ($25.5 million domestic, $42.9 million international).
How is Dark Water rated?
Dark Water has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 52 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Is Dark Water based on a book?
Yes. Dark Water is partly adapted from Dark Water by Kōji Suzuki and Glynne Walley.
Does Dark Water have a post-credit scene?
No. Dark Water has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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