Black Water
2008, English. Directed by Andrew Traucki & David Nerlich.
What you can't see can hurt you.
Based on true events, Grace, her boyfriend Adam, and her younger sister, Lee, are on holiday in Northern Australia when they decide to take a tour down a river. As they drift into a swamp, their boat suddenly capsizes. Stranded in the flooded swamp, the three tourists must figure out what to do to survive as they realize they are being watched through the black water.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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5.9/10 from 408 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Black Water is streaming on Starz, Outside TV Features Amzon Channel, and MovieSphere+ in India.
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Details
- Released
- 22 February 2008
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- David Nerlich
- Budget
- $700K
- Box office
- $1.3M
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What Black Water is based on
Black Water is based on a true story.
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Black Water: quick answers
What comes after Black Water?
Next in the series: Black Water: Abyss (2020).
Is Black Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 408 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Black Water?
Black Water runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Black Water have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Black Water. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Black Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Water is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Black Water on?
Black Water is streaming on Starz, Outside TV Features Amzon Channel, and MovieSphere+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Water?
If you liked Black Water, try Beast, Primeval, Tomorrow, When the War Began.
Who directed Black Water?
Black Water (2008) was directed by Andrew Traucki and David Nerlich and stars Maeve Dermody, Diana Glenn, Andy Rodoreda.
What is Black Water based on?
Black Water is based on a true story.