False as Water (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1985, False as Water is a thriller and drama film directed by Hans Alfredson, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. John is the owner of a small publishing company. One day John meets the poet Clara and falls in love with her. A movie about jealousy and death.
Who’s in it. False as Water stars Malin Ek as Clara, Sverre Anker Ousdal as John, Marie Göranzon as Anna and Stellan Skarsgård as Stig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, False as Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch False as Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of False as Water tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch False as Water (1985)?
- In GB, False as Water is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is False as Water worth watching?
- False as Water holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in False as Water?
- False as Water stars Malin Ek, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Marie Göranzon, Stellan Skarsgård and Örjan Ramberg.
- When was False as Water released?
- False as Water was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.