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Open Water

Release Date: Friday, August 20, 2004

Saul Stein, Daniel Travis, Laura Lau, Chris Kentis, Blanchard Ryan, Estelle Lau, Michael Williamson

R Drama 1 hr, 19 m

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Plot

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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.
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The film's director Chris Kentis last directed Silent House and Indianapolis. The film's writer Chris Kentis last wrote Indianapolis.

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Laura Lau
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Additional Information

MPA Rating
R Restricted for language and some nudity
Runtime
1 hr, 19 m
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Language
English

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

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Open Water was released in on Friday, August 20, 2004. There were 6 other movies released on the same date, including Mean Creek, Without a Paddle and Benji Off the Leash!.



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