The Water Man
Synopsis
Hoping to save his sick mother, a boy named Gunner and his friend Jo venture into the remote Wild Horse forest to search for a mythical figure who possesses the secret to immortality. When they go missing, Gunner's father Amos must immerse himself in his son's world to find them.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-14
Top Cast
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David Oyelowo
Amos Boone
Amiah Miller
Jo Riley
Lonnie Chavis
Gunner Boone
Rosario Dawson
Mary Boone
Maria Bello
Sheriff Goodwin
Alfred Molina
Jim Bussey
Aaron Trainor
George Riley
Ted Rooney
Edward Schaal
Jessica Oyelowo
Missus Bakemeyer
John Henry Whitaker
Chuck
Jennifer Lanier
Hospice Nurse
Colby Dahlstrom
Preacher
Adam Dunlap
Officer Jake Williams
Josh Trerise
Boy #1
Jack Lanning
Boy #2
Brianne Huggins
Sarah Schaal
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 13, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Oyelowo
- Screenplay & Story
- Emily A. Needell
- Original Title
- The Water Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shivhans Pictures, Yoruba Saxon, Harpo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Oyelowo
Emily A. Needell
Matthew J. Lloyd
Blu Murray
David Oyelowo, Darren M. Demetre, Connor Flanagan, Carla Gardini, Monica Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Emily A. Needell
Writer
David Oyelowo
Producer
David Oyelowo
Director
Matthew J. Lloyd
Director of Photography
Blu Murray
Editor
Laurence Bennett
Production Design
Nadine Haders
Costume Design
Carla Gardini
Producer
Monica Levinson
Producer
Shivani Rawat
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Water Man
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What is The Water Man about?
Hoping to save his sick mother, a boy named Gunner and his friend Jo venture into the remote Wild Horse forest to search for a mythical figure who possesses the secret to immortality. When they go missing, Gunner's father Amos must immerse himself in his son's world to find them.
Who directed The Water Man?
The Water Man was directed by David Oyelowo.
Who stars in The Water Man?
The principal cast of The Water Man includes David Oyelowo, Amiah Miller, Lonnie Chavis, Rosario Dawson, Maria Bello.
When was The Water Man released and how long is it?
The Water Man was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Water Man?
The Water Man holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).