Open Water Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Open Water.

• B
  Blanchard Ryan

• D
  Daniel Travis

• S
  Saul Stein

  The Holy Land

• E
  Estelle Lau

• M
  Michael Williamson

Crew Behind the Film

The Open Water behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

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

Director

Chris Kentis

Screenwriter

Chris Kentis

Producer

Laura Lau

Production Details

What we know about the Open Water movie production.

Key Facts

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

Production Updates for Open Water

Dec 2004

Completed

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

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