Walk on Water
Seen it?2004 | 103 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Eyal, an Israeli Mossad agent, is given the mission to track down and kill the very old Alfred Himmelman, an ex-Nazi officer, who might still be alive. Pretending to be a tourist guide, he befriends his grandson Axel, in Israel to visit his sister Pia. The two men set out on a tour of the country, during which Axel challenges Eyal's values.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$4 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eytan Fox
- Lior AshkenaziEyal
- Knut BergerAxel Himmelman
- Caroline PetersPia Himmelman
- Gideon ShemerMenachem
- Carola RegnierAxel's Mother
- Hanns ZischlerAxel's Father
- Ernest LenartAlfred Himmelman