The Shape of Water (2017)

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.

Directed by Guillermo del Toro. Runtime 123 minutes. Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance.

Cast

• Sally Hawkins as Elisa Esposito
• Michael Shannon as Richard Strickland
• Richard Jenkins as Giles
• Octavia Spencer as Zelda Fuller
• Michael Stuhlbarg as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
• Doug Jones as Amphibian Man
• David Hewlett as Fleming
• Nick Searcy as General Hoyt

Rating on Cinema Circle

The Shape of Water (2017) is rated 5.92/10 on Cinema Circle by 3 film club members across 1 community.

Rated by

• 21st Century Oscar Challenge

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