Stillwater Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A daughter's last hope. A father's only chance.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 2, 2021

Stillwater

Release Date: Friday, July 30, 2021 Theaters

A father-daughter drama from the team behind 2015's Spotlight.

Director: Tom McCarthy

Starring: Matt Damon • Abigail Breslin • Camille Cottin • Deanna Dunagan

R Crime 2 hrs, 20 m

3.77 / 5.0

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: An American oil-rig rough neck from Oklahoma travels to Marseille to visit his estranged daughter who is in prison for a murder she claims she did not commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences, and a complicated legal system, Bill makes it his personal mission to exonerate his daughter.

Crime Drama Thriller Mystery

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Who stars in Stillwater – Cast List

Matt Damon
The RIP, The Odyssey
Abigail Breslin
Rango, New Year's Eve
C
Camille Cottin
House of Gucci, A Haunting in Venice
D
Deanna Dunagan

Who is making Stillwater – Crew List

A look at Stillwater behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Tom McCarthy last helmed Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made and Spotlight. The film's writer Tom McCarthy last penned Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made and Disney's Christopher Robin.

Director: Tom McCarthy
Screenwriters: Tom McCarthy
Thomas Bidegain
Noé Debré
Producers: Liza Chasin
Jonathan King
Tom McCarthy

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Amblin Partners
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Production – What we know about the Stillwater

Key Facts

The Stillwater soundtrack features a score by Academy Award winning composer Mychael Danna (8/2/2021).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2021

Completed

Changed Stillwater movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2020

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language
Runtime: 2 hrs, 20 m
Tagline: A daughter's last hope. A father's only chance.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Stillwater Trailers and Clips

Stillwater

Official Trailer

Stillwater Release Date: When was the film released?

Stillwater was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, July 30 , 2021. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including The Green Knight, Jungle Cruise and The Exchange.

The estimated home release date for Stillwater is currently being determined. Stay tuned!