Dark Water
“Dark water conceals darker secrets.”
Synopsis
Dahlia and her five-year-old daughter are ready to begin a new life together. But their new apartment — dilapidated and worn — suddenly seems to take on a life of its own. Mysterious noises, persistent leaks of dark water and other strange happenings send Dahlia on a haunting and mystifying pursuit — one that unleashes a torrent of living nightmares.
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Dark Water (2005) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-19
Top Cast
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Jennifer Connelly
Dahlia Williams
John C. Reilly
Mr. Murray
Tim Roth
Jeff Platzer
Dougray Scott
Kyle Williams
Pete Postlethwaite
Veeck
Ariel Gade
Ceci
Camryn Manheim
Teacher
Perla Haney-Jardine
Natasha / Young Dahlia
Debra Monk
Young Dahlia's Teacher
Linda Emond
Mediator
Bill Buell
Mediator
Kate Hewlett
Teacher's Aide
Zoe Heath
Natasha's Mother
J.R. Horne
Man in train
Elina Löwensohn
Dahlia's Mother
Warren Belle
UPS Man
Alison Sealy-Smith
Supervisor
Simon Reynolds
Man in Elevator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Athens Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 15, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$68.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.28x
+$38.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Salles
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Yglesias
- Original Score
- Angelo Badalamenti
- Original Title
- Dark Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $68.4M
- Production Studios
- Post No Bills Films, Vertigo Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures, Pandemonium
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Salles
Rafael Yglesias, Kōji Suzuki
Angelo Badalamenti
Affonso Beato
Daniel Rezende
Roy Lee, Doug Davison, Ashley Kramer, Bill Mechanic
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Lee
Producer
Doug Davison
Producer
Walter Salles
Director
Jamie Jones
Stunt Coordinator
Rafael Yglesias
Screenplay
Daniel Rezende
Editor
Bill Mechanic
Producer
Affonso Beato
Director of Photography
Thérèse DePrez
Production Design
Angelo Badalamenti
Original Music Composer
Michael Wilkinson
Costume Design
G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Owen Forker
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Water about?
Dahlia and her five-year-old daughter are ready to begin a new life together. But their new apartment — dilapidated and worn — suddenly seems to take on a life of its own. Mysterious noises, persistent leaks of dark water and other strange happenings send Dahlia on a haunting and mystifying pursuit — one that unleashes a torrent of living nightmares.
Who directed Dark Water?
Dark Water was directed by Walter Salles.
Who stars in Dark Water?
The principal cast of Dark Water includes Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Pete Postlethwaite.
When was Dark Water released and how long is it?
Dark Water was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dark Water?
Dark Water had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $68.4M at the worldwide box office (2.28 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dark Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Water was composed by Angelo Badalamenti.
Is Dark Water based on a book or true story?
Dark Water is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kōji Suzuki".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Water?
Dark Water holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).