The Shape of Water
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Synopsis
An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment.
Cast
- Sally Hawkins
- Michael Shannon
- Richard Jenkins
- Octavia Spencer
- Michael Stuhlbarg
- Doug Jones
- David Hewlett
- Nick Searcy
- Stewart Arnott
- Nigel Bennett
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Dec 4, 2017
someone has finally dared to ask "what if Lilo & Stitch was rated R?"
fran hoepfnerDec 11, 2017dude got out of the bath and went straight to the movies by himself, soaking wet and naked. gotta respect it.
KYKNov 30, 2017Halfway through I thought to myself “the only way I could love this more is if it had a musical number.”
Griffin Newman -
watched while eating sushi, because I too like my fish raw
hunter strawberryDec 29, 2017fish 👏 are 👏 friends 👏 not 👏 food 👏
laurenSep 14, 2026Completely forgot about the musical sequence in this, the kind of scene that makes you go "Ok maybe this did deserve Best Picture"
James (Schaffrillas) - Jan 8, 2018
me, aggressively stomping through nearby lakes and rivers: “IM LOOKING FOR A BOYFRIEND”
zachhayesJan 15, 2018I swear peeling a hard-boiled egg isn't that easy...
emilianogilJan 8, 2018"it's not even human" "if we do nothing, neither are we" so beautifully crafted im in tears
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- erin paige likedThe Shape of Water
This was good but I watched it with my grandma which was a mistake
Christian Lewis likedThe Shape of WaterThe shape of water? More like what’s the shape of his d ?
Easton Moore lovedThe Shape of WaterGuess Guillermo del Toro was getting too horny on the set of Hellboy he had to make his own fan fic
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Name Jeff dislikedThe Shape of Wateruhhhhh yeah let me flood my room and suck this alien’s hog real quick 🥴
Lady Rokujo lovedThe Shape of Wateri want whatever they have fish man or not 😭
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- Dan dislikedThe Shape of Water
Bruuuuh this was assss At least it had water in the movie and I love water. stay hydrated
Taylor Winters likedThe Shape of WaterA Cold War Fairytale: A Review of The Shape of Water Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water is a hauntingly beautiful and subversive fairytale set against the backdrop of the Cold War. The film centers on Elisa (Sally Hawkins), a mute woman who works as a night janitor at a high-security…
Jess likedThe Shape of Water“Unable to perceive the shape of you; I find you all around me. Your presence fills my eyes with your love. It humbles my heart, for you are everywhere.” Beautiful message highlighted of how genuine love knows no barriers. I also liked the open-ended conclusion to the film 👀🫢
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- SFSam Fisher
Del Toro’s genius for wonderful story telling and creature design really stands out, making this his best movie since Pan’s Labyrinth. Sally Hawkins (Eliza Esposito) and Doug Jones ( Amphibian Man) both turn in a wordless performances that get across the star-crossed…
JVJoshua VaughnI want my two hours of my life back!
JRJessica ReyesWeirdest movie ever....
- RDReggie De Los Angeles
#MustSee Not for the kids but it’s a good love story.
NRnook ronvery much liked it, found some scenes were disturbing and unnecessary
MWMegan WyzgoskiVisually stunning with amazing art direction but the romance is was marketed as was severally lacking. All relationships are fully fleshed between characters besides that of our protagonist and the monster. Beautiful idea but poor delivery.
- RRRyan.Li Ryan.Li
feel like the first love
MSMark Savickbeautifully filmed ..mesmerizing..kept my attention the whole way thru..
RSRyan SchwebelCinematography and acting are superb. The story is ludicrous. Don’t waste your time on this dreamy fantastical nonsense that makes no attempt to even be slightly realistic.
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USER SCORE (1067)
Generally favorable reviews based on 1067 Reviews
Dec 14, 2017
The Shape of Water is first and foremost a genre picture. And as that, it’s a loving homage to cinema from an age where movies couldn’t be as obvious about this forbidden subject or that unspoken sexuality. It’s a good film of its type, just not a great one.
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Sep 12, 2017
Del Toro always renders his films’ social critiques in fantastical and imaginative images, and The Shape of Water is among his best, with a creature that’s both fully reptilian and strangely human.
Alissa Wilkinson
Vox
Sep 3, 2017
There’s enough magic, and extraordinary visual imagination, to smooth the edges of the movie’s problems.
Stephanie Zacharek
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Shape of Water (2017) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Shape of Water (2017)?
The movie is 1hr 59min long.
What's The Shape of Water (2017) about?
An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment.
Who's the cast of The Shape of Water (2017)?
- Sally Hawkins as Elisa Esposito
- Michael Shannon as Richard Strickland
- Richard Jenkins as Giles
- Octavia Spencer as Zelda Fuller
- Michael Stuhlbarg as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
- Doug Jones as Amphibian Man
- David Hewlett as Fleming
- Nick Searcy as General Hoyt
- Stewart Arnott as Bernard
- Nigel Bennett as Mihalkov
Who's the director behind The Shape of Water (2017)?
Guillermo del Toro directed The Shape of Water (2017).
Who produced The Shape of Water (2017)?
J. Miles Dale produced The Shape of Water (2017).
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