Dark Water
2005, English. Directed by Walter Salles.
Dark water conceals darker secrets.
Dahlia and her five-year-old daughter are ready to begin a new life together. But their new apartment — dilapidated and worn — suddenly seems to take on a life of its own. Mysterious noises, persistent leaks of dark water and other strange happenings send Dahlia on a haunting and mystifying pursuit — one that unleashes a torrent of living nightmares.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Walter SallesDirector
- Jennifer ConnellyDahlia Williams
- John C. ReillyMr. Murray
- Tim RothJeff Platzer
- Dougray ScottKyle Williams
- Pete PostlethwaiteVeeck
- Ariel GadeCeci
- Camryn ManheimTeacher
- Perla Haney-JardineNatasha / Young Dahlia
- Debra MonkYoung Dahlia's Teacher
- Linda EmondMediator
- Bill BuellMediator
- Kate HewlettTeacher's Aide
Details
- Released
- 8 July 2005
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rafael Yglesias
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $68M
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What Dark Water is based on
Dark Water is based on Dark Water, a 2002 film and Dark Water, a 1996 novel by Kōji Suzuki.
Film · 2002
Dark Water
Novel · 1996
Dark Water
By Kōji Suzuki
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Dark Water: quick answers
Is Dark Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 1,161 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dark Water?
Dark Water runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Dark Water have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dark Water. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dark Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dark Water is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dark Water on?
Dark Water isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dark Water?
If you liked Dark Water, try The Sentinel, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, No One Gets Out Alive.
Who directed Dark Water?
Dark Water (2005) was directed by Walter Salles and stars Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Tim Roth.
What is Dark Water based on?
Dark Water is based on Dark Water, a 2002 film and Dark Water, a 1996 novel by Kōji Suzuki.