Dark Waters
Seen it?2019 | 127 min | Drama, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 34 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10). 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Witness for the Prosecution or Richard Jewell, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$671 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 374K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd Haynes
- Mark RuffaloRobert Bilott
- Anne HathawaySarah Bilott
- Tim RobbinsTom Terp
- Bill PullmanHarry Dietzler
- Bill CampWilbur Tennant
- Victor GarberPhil Donnelly
- Mare WinninghamDarlene Kiger
- William Jackson HarperJames Ross
- Louisa KrauseCarla Pfeiffer
- Kevin CrowleyLarry Winter