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The Shape of Water (2017) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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Metascore: ☆ 8.7/10
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The Shape of Water Plot Synopsis:
From master storyteller Guillermo del Toro comes THE SHAPE OF WATER, an otherworldly fable set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa's life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment. Rounding out the cast are Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Doug Jones.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963.
Tagline: Based on an idea by Daniel Kraus And Guillermo del Toro
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The Shape of Water Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
Box Office: $63,859,435
Awards: 138
Nominations: 350
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The Shape of Water is Streaming on HuluLanguage: English, American Sign , Russian, French
Country: United States, Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Shape of Water Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 08, 2017, Digital HD: Feb 27, 2018, Blu-ray 4K: Mar 13, 2018, Blu-ray: Mar 13, 2018
Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Vanessa Taylor
Producers: J. Miles Dale, Guillermo del Toro, T.K. Knowles, Daniel Kraus, John O'Grady, Chuck Ryant
Editors: Sidney Wolinsky
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The Shape of Water Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sally Hawkins | ... | Elisa Esposito |
| Michael Shannon | ... | Richard Strickland |
| Richard Jenkins | ... | Giles |
| Octavia Spencer | ... | Zelda Fuller |
| Michael Stuhlbarg | ... | Dr. Robert Hoffstetler |
| Doug Jones | ... | Amphibian Man |
| David Hewlett | ... | Fleming |
| Nick Searcy | ... | General Hoyt |
| Stewart Arnott | ... | Bernard |
| Nigel Bennett | ... | Mihalkov |
| Lauren Lee Smith | ... | Elaine Strickland |
| Martin Roach | ... | Brewster Fuller |
| Allegra Fulton | ... | Yolanda |
| John Kapelos | ... | Mr. Arzoumanian |
| Morgan Kelly | ... | Pie Guy |
| Marvin Kaye | ... | Burly Russian |
| Dru Viergever | ... | Military Policeman |
| Wendy Lyon | ... | Sally (Secretary) |
| Cody Ray Thompson | ... | Guard |
| Diego Fuentes | ... | Worker |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Sally Hawkins (b. April 27, 1976) – Elisa Esposito
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Michael Shannon (b. August 7, 1974) – Richard Strickland
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 3¼" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Mike Shannon - Richard Jenkins (b. May 4, 1947) – Giles
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Octavia Spencer – Zelda Fuller
Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Octavia L. Spencer | Octavia Spenser - Michael Stuhlbarg (b. July 5, 1968) – Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Doug Jones (b. May 24, 1960) – Amphibian Man
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Doug A. Jones - David Hewlett (b. April 18, 1968) – Fleming
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: David Hewlitt - Nick Searcy (b. March 7, 1959) – General Hoyt
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Stewart Arnott – Bernard
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Stuart Arnott - Nigel Bennett (b. November 19, 1949) – Mihalkov
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Nigel Bennet - Lauren Lee Smith (b. June 19, 1980) – Elaine Strickland
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Lauren Smith - Martin Roach – Brewster Fuller
- Allegra Fulton – Yolanda
Also known as: Alegra Fulton - John Kapelos (b. March 8, 1956) – Mr. Arzoumanian
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Morgan Kelly (b. June 23, 1976) – Pie Guy
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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