Open Water Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Open Water

Release Date: Friday, August 20, 2004

Director: Chris Kentis

Starring: Blanchard Ryan • Daniel Travis • Saul Stein • Estelle Lau • Michael Williamson

R Drama 1 hr, 19 m

1 / 5.0

17% WILL SEE 83% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Based on a true story, a thriller about an American couple, Daniel and Susan, who are on an island holiday. Upon arrival at their hotel, it becomes clear that Daniel and Susan's relationship is under strain from their workaholic lifestyles, and they need a vacation even more than they realized. The next morning, the loving and rested couple, certified scuba divers, board a local dive boat for an underwater tour of the reef. The boat is crowded with other vacationers, and due to a series of innocent miscommunications and a distracted crew, the couple is, after only 40 minutes or so underwater, accidentally left behind. What follows is the story of their ordeal: cold, alone and miles from land, the couple is adrift in shark-infested waters. What follows is a reminder to us about how much 'fun' it is to be frightened by our most primal fears—namely what we think may linger just below the surface.

Drama Horror

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Who stars in Open Water – Cast List

Who is making Open Water – Crew List

A look at Open Water behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Chris Kentis last helmed Silent House and Indianapolis. The film's writer Chris Kentis last penned Indianapolis.

Director: Chris Kentis
Screenwriter: Chris Kentis
Producer: Laura Lau

Studio: Lionsgate Studios
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Open Water

Key Facts

Unlike previous shark movies, such as Jaws and Deep Blue Sea, Open Water does not employ special effects or CGI.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Open Water movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 19 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Open Water Release Date: When was the film released?

Open Water was released in on Friday, August 20 , 2004. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Without a Paddle, Garden State and Benji Off the Leash!.