The Water Man
2020, English. Directed by David Oyelowo.
Hoping to save his sick mother, a boy named Gunner and his friend Jo venture into the remote Wild Horse forest to search for a mythical figure who possesses the secret to immortality. When they go missing, Gunner's father Amos must immerse himself in his son's world to find them.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Water Man
The Water Man is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- David OyelowoDirector
- David OyelowoAmos Boone
- Amiah MillerJo Riley
- Lonnie ChavisGunner Boone
- Rosario DawsonMary Boone
- Maria BelloSheriff Goodwin
- Alfred MolinaJim Bussey
- Aaron TrainorGeorge Riley
- Ted RooneyEdward Schaal
- Jessica OyelowoMissus Bakemeyer
- John Henry WhitakerChuck
- Jennifer LanierHospice Nurse
- Colby DahlstromPreacher
Details
- Released
- 13 September 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Emily A. Needell
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The Water Man: quick answers
Is The Water Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Water Man?
The Water Man runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Water Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Water Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Water Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Water Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Water Man on?
The Water Man is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Water Man?
If you liked The Water Man, try Wish Upon a Unicorn, Prince Charming, Come Away.
Who directed The Water Man?
The Water Man (2020) was directed by David Oyelowo and stars David Oyelowo, Amiah Miller, Lonnie Chavis.