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The Shape of Water
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The Shape of Water

2017-12-01 · 123 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · Fantasy · Romance

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.

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Directors
Guillermo del Toro
Production companies
Double Dare You, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Bull Productions, TSG Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 19,500,000
Revenue
USD 195,300,000

Top Cast

Sally HawkinsSally HawkinsElisa Esposito
Michael ShannonMichael ShannonRichard Strickland
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsGiles
Octavia SpencerOctavia SpencerZelda Fuller
Michael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargDr. Robert Hoffstetler
Doug JonesDoug JonesAmphibian Man
David HewlettDavid HewlettFleming
Nick SearcyNick SearcyGeneral Hoyt
Stewart ArnottStewart ArnottBernard
Nigel BennettNigel BennettMihalkov
Lauren Lee SmithLauren Lee SmithElaine Strickland
Martin RoachMartin RoachBrewster Fuller
Allegra FultonAllegra FultonYolanda
John KapelosJohn KapelosMr. Arzounian
Morgan KellyMorgan KellyPie Guy
Marvin KayeMarvin KayeBurly Russian
Dru ViergeverDru ViergeverMilitary Policeman
Wendy LyonWendy LyonSally (Secretary)
Cody Ray ThompsonCody Ray ThompsonGuard
Diego FuentesDiego FuentesWorker

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