The Blackwater Lightship
2004, English. Directed by John Erman.
A decade of silence. Three generations of secrets. It will take more than forgiveness to rebuild a family.
A man in the final stages of AIDS is cared for by his sister and mother and grandmother.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Blackwater Lightship is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India.
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Details
- Released
- 4 February 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Shane Connaughton
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What The Blackwater Lightship is based on
The Blackwater Lightship is based on The Blackwater Lightship (1999) by Colm Tóibín, published by Picador.
1999
The Blackwater Lightship
By Colm Tóibín
Published by Picador
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The Blackwater Lightship: quick answers
Is The Blackwater Lightship worth watching?
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How long is The Blackwater Lightship?
The Blackwater Lightship runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Blackwater Lightship have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Blackwater Lightship. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Blackwater Lightship parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Blackwater Lightship is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Blackwater Lightship on?
The Blackwater Lightship is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Blackwater Lightship?
If you liked The Blackwater Lightship, try Omaha, Death of a Salesman, Everybody's Fine.
Who directed The Blackwater Lightship?
The Blackwater Lightship (2004) was directed by John Erman and stars Dianne Wiest, Gina McKee, Keith McErlean.
What is The Blackwater Lightship based on?
The Blackwater Lightship is based on The Blackwater Lightship (1999) by Colm Tóibín, published by Picador.