What genre is Lady in the Water?

Lady in the Water is categorised as Drama, Fantasy, Mystery.

Who stars in Lady in the Water?

Bill Irwin, Cindy Cheung, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Giamatti, Jared Harris appear in the main cast.

Who directed Lady in the Water?

M. Night Shyamalan directed Lady in the Water.

How long is Lady in the Water?

Lady in the Water runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).

Is Lady in the Water worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Lady in the Water?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Lady in the Water (2006)

Name: Lady in the Water
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Released: 2006
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Bill Irwin, Cindy Cheung, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Giamatti, Jared Harris

Movie 1h 50m ★ 5.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, blow my mind

Drama Fantasy Mystery

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Lady in the Water is a drama, fantasy and mystery movie from 2006. It is directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The cast includes Bill Irwin, Cindy Cheung and Jeffrey Wright. The running time is 1h 50m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.5 out of 10.

Synopsis

Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world.

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Questions about Lady in the Water

What genre is Lady in the Water?: Lady in the Water is categorised as Drama, Fantasy, Mystery.
Who stars in Lady in the Water?: Bill Irwin, Cindy Cheung, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Giamatti, Jared Harris appear in the main cast.
Who directed Lady in the Water?: M. Night Shyamalan directed Lady in the Water.
How long is Lady in the Water?: Lady in the Water runs for 1h 50m (110 minutes).
Is Lady in the Water worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Lady in the Water?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.