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Open Water

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
58K
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Graeme Revell, Chris Kentis, Laura Lau, Steve Lemme, Blanchard Ryan, Saul Stein, Daniel Travis, Estelle Lau, John Charles, Michael E. Williamson, and Cristina Zenato in Open Water (2003)
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AdventureDramaHorrorThriller

Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded in shark infested waters after their tour boat has left.Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded in shark infested waters after their tour boat has left.Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded in shark infested waters after their tour boat has left.

  • Director
    • Chris Kentis
  • Writer
    • Chris Kentis
  • Stars
    • Blanchard Ryan
    • Daniel Travis
    • Saul Stein
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    58K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Kentis
    • Writer
      • Chris Kentis
    • Stars
      • Blanchard Ryan
      • Daniel Travis
      • Saul Stein
    • 987User reviews
    • 235Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Blanchard Ryan
    Blanchard Ryan
    • Susan Watkins
    Daniel Travis
    Daniel Travis
    • Daniel Kintner
    Saul Stein
    Saul Stein
    • Seth
    Michael E. Williamson
    • Davis
    • (as Michael Williamson)
    Cristina Zenato
    • Linda
    • (as Cristina Zenaro)
    John Charles
    • Junior
    • (as Jon Charles)
    Estelle Lau
    • Estelle
    Steve Lemme
    Steve Lemme
    • Scuba Diver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Chris Kentis
    • Writer
      • Chris Kentis
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The sharks used in this film were Caribbean Reef Sharks. The cast wore chain mesh under their diving suits for protection and though none of them was bitten by the sharks, Blanchard Ryan (Susan) was nipped by a barracuda on the first day of filming. In the movie, after Susan is bitten, her boyfriend says, "It was probably a barracuda seeing what you taste like."
    • Goofs
      When Susan asks, "Where's the boat?", they are in the shadow of the camera boat.
    • Quotes

      Susan: Was that a shark?

      Daniel: I don't know. I think it was a dolphin.

      Susan: No it wasn't a dolphin, because if it was you would be over there playing with it!

    • Crazy credits
      As the credits roll, a fisherman guts a dead shark. As he sorts through the contents of its stomach, he finds Susan and Daniel's yellow camera.
    • Alternate versions
      The version shown on Indian cable networks remove the nude scene of Blanchard Ryan and mute all profanities.
    • Connections
      Featured in 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Isa Lei
      Performed by the Pupils of the Adi Cokabau
      Courtesy of Shanachie Entertainment Corp

    User reviews987

    Featured review

    Water, Water Everywhere...

    Hyper-busy couple, Susan (Blanchard Ryan) and Daniel (Daniel Kintner) finally take a break from their hectic lives to go on a scuba-diving holiday. At first, all is well. Then, their charter boat leaves without them, leaving the pair stranded in the middle of the ocean!

    Small, bothersome marine life soon give way to schools of hungry sharks.

    OPEN WATER, like the somewhat similar movie LONG WEEKEND, is about a bickering couple at the mercy of nature. The shark footage is very effective, while the vastness of the ocean adds a definite sense of desolation and probable doom.

    This is a solid, low-budget thriller...
    • Dethcharm
    • Feb 17, 2022
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Trôi Dạt
    • Filming locations
      • Bahamas
    • Production company
      • Plunge Pictures LLC
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,610,863
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,100,943
      • Aug 8, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $54,683,487
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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