Lady in the Water
2006, English. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Time is running out for a happy ending.
Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch Lady in the Water
Lady in the Water isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- M. Night ShyamalanDirector
- Paul GiamattiCleveland Heep
- Bryce Dallas HowardStory
- Jeffrey WrightMr. Dury
- Bob BalabanHarry Farber
- Sarita ChoudhuryAnna Ran
- Cindy CheungYoung-Soon Choi
- M. Night ShyamalanVick Ran
- Freddy RodríguezReggie
- Bill IrwinMr. Leeds
- Mary Beth HurtMrs. Bell
- Noah Gray-CabeyJoey Dury
- Joseph D. ReitmanLong Haired Smoker
Details
- Released
- 28 July 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Budget
- $70M
- Box office
- $73M
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Lady in the Water: quick answers
Is Lady in the Water worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 1,569 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lady in the Water?
Lady in the Water runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Lady in the Water have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Lady in the Water has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Lady in the Water parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lady in the Water is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lady in the Water on?
Lady in the Water isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lady in the Water?
If you liked Lady in the Water, try Mr. K, The Last Wave, Hereafter.
Who directed Lady in the Water?
Lady in the Water (2006) was directed by M. Night Shyamalan and stars Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeffrey Wright.