Waterland
1992, English. Directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
The story of a mentally anguished high school history teacher going through a complete reassessment of his life. His method for reassessing his life is to narrate it to his class and interweave in it three generations of his family's history.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Waterland
Waterland isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 August 1992
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Prince
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $1.1M
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What Waterland is based on
Waterland is based on Waterland, a 1983 novel by Graham Swift, published by William Heinemann.
Novel · 1983
Waterland
By Graham Swift
Published by William Heinemann
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Waterland: quick answers
Is Waterland worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Waterland?
Waterland runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Waterland have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Waterland. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Waterland parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Waterland is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Waterland on?
Waterland isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waterland?
If you liked Waterland, try Where the Truth Lies, The History Boys, Keane.
Who directed Waterland?
Waterland (1992) was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal and stars Jeremy Irons, Sinéad Cusack, Grant Warnock.
What is Waterland based on?
Waterland is based on Waterland, a 1983 novel by Graham Swift, published by William Heinemann.