Troubled Waters (2006): Cast & Plot
Troubled Waters is a 2006 mystery thriller directed by John Stead, starring David Storch as Mike Waters, Shauna Black and Jennifer Beals. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- John Stead
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Troubled Waters About?
The premise of Troubled Waters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
FBI agent Beck is tasked with locating the missing daughter of a wealthy couple. As evidence emerges, he uncovers a startling link between the kidnapper and the mother, exposing a dark, unsettling secret. With time running out, Beck races to determine why the child was taken and to rescue her before it’s too late.
Troubled Waters Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- female protagonist
- set up
- ransom
- murder
- clairvoyant
- cell phone
- betrayal
- adultery
- kidnapping
- surprise ending
Troubled Waters Cast & Characters
David Storch leads the cast as Mike Waters, with Shauna Black as Julia Waters and Jennifer Beals as FBI Agent Beck. Directed by John Stead; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Stead
- David Storch as Mike Waters
- Shauna Black as Julia Waters
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Jennifer Beals as FBI Agent Beck - Laura Vandervoort as Carolyn
Also Starring in Troubled Waters
· 3 more- Stuart Hughes Ben Tomlinson
- Jonathan Goad Agent Andy Hunter
- Olivia Ballantyne Daughter
More from John Stead
One more film directed by John Stead: Cyborg Soldier.
Troubled Waters Plot Summary
What happens in Troubled Waters from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Special Agent Beck [Jennifer Beals] is an intrepid FBI agent tasked with solving the disappearance of a multimillionaire couple’s daughter.
As clues begin to surface, Beck, who carries a secret gift of clairvoyance, works to link the kidnapper to the girl’s mother, Carolyn [Laura Vandervoort].
Carolyn’s affair with her husband’s business partner and best friend, Ben Tomlinson [Stuart Hughes], intensifies the pressure around the case and adds a layer of betrayal to the family drama.
The investigation uncovers that the mother and the partner had recently arranged for a hit man to kill the father, Mike Waters [David Storch], who had been in New York but returned earlier than planned.
Full summary
The whole story of Troubled Waters, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Troubled Waters?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the FBI agent leading the investigation?
Cars in Troubled Waters
6 cars on screen, including the 2006 Chevrolet Impala and the 2005 Ford Mustang.
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2006 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
2005 Ford Mustang Minor role -
2003 Honda Element Minor role -
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Background role
Troubled Waters Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Aguas turbulentas” and “Sequestro Sem Provas”.
- Also known as
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- Aguas turbulentas
- Sequestro Sem Provas
- משפחת ווטרס המוטרדת
- Kalné vody
- Histoire trouble
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Troubled Waters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Troubled Waters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Troubled Waters?
Troubled Waters runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Troubled Waters released?
Troubled Waters was released on December 21, 2006.
Who directed Troubled Waters?
Troubled Waters was directed by John Stead.
More films by John Stead Who is in the cast of Troubled Waters?
Troubled Waters stars David Storch as Mike Waters, Shauna Black as Julia Waters and Jennifer Beals as FBI Agent Beck, among 7 credited actors.
Does Troubled Waters have a post-credit scene?
No. Troubled Waters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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