The Weight of Water
2001, English. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
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A newspaper photographer researches an 1873 double homicide and finds her own life paralleling that of a witness who survived the tragic ordeal.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Weight of Water is streaming on Hungama Play in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kathryn BigelowDirector
- Sean PennThomas Janes
- Catherine McCormackJean Janes
- Elizabeth HurleyAdaline Gunne
- Sarah PolleyMaren Hontvedt
- Josh LucasRich Janes
- Ciarán HindsLouis Wagner
- Richard DonatMr. Plaisted
- Ulrich ThomsenJohn Hontvedt
- Anders W. BerthelsenEvan Christenson
- Joseph RuttenJudge
- John WalfDefense Attorney
- Katrin CartlidgeKaren Christenson
Details
- Released
- 30 March 2001
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Alice Arlen, Christopher Kyle
- Budget
- $16M
- Box office
- $109K
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The Weight of Water: quick answers
Is The Weight of Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 197 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Weight of Water?
The Weight of Water runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Weight of Water have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Weight of Water. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Weight of Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Weight of Water is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Weight of Water on?
The Weight of Water is streaming on Hungama Play in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Weight of Water?
If you liked The Weight of Water, try Triage, The Sisterhood of Night, The Good Doctor.
Who directed The Weight of Water?
The Weight of Water (2001) was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and stars Sean Penn, Catherine McCormack, Elizabeth Hurley.