Water Drops on Burning Rocks
2000, French. Directed by François Ozon.
Based on the first full-length play by R.W. Fassbender.
In 1970s Germany, Léopold, a 50-year-old businessman, picks up and seduces 20-year-old Franz, who swiftly moves into his apartment. The dynamic between them intensifies with the sudden arrival of their ex-girlfriends.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 139 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Water Drops on Burning Rocks
Water Drops on Burning Rocks is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 March 2000
- Original title
- Gouttes d'eau sur pierres brûlantes
- Country
- France, Japan
- Written by
- François Ozon, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Box office
- $87K
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What Water Drops on Burning Rocks is based on
Water Drops on Burning Rocks is based on Drops on hot stones, a play or musical by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Play or musical
Drops on hot stones
By Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Water Drops on Burning Rocks: quick answers
Is Water Drops on Burning Rocks worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 139 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Water Drops on Burning Rocks?
Water Drops on Burning Rocks runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Water Drops on Burning Rocks have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Water Drops on Burning Rocks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Water Drops on Burning Rocks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Water Drops on Burning Rocks yet.
Which OTT platform is Water Drops on Burning Rocks on?
Water Drops on Burning Rocks is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Water Drops on Burning Rocks?
If you liked Water Drops on Burning Rocks, try Get Out Your Handkerchiefs, Sorry Angel, To Paint or Make Love.
Who directed Water Drops on Burning Rocks?
Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000) was directed by François Ozon and stars Bernard Giraudeau, Malik Zidi, Ludivine Sagnier.
What is Water Drops on Burning Rocks based on?
Water Drops on Burning Rocks is based on Drops on hot stones, a play or musical by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.