What Lies Upstream (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, What Lies Upstream is a documentary film directed by Cullen Hoback, running about 89 minutes. “The truth has been spilled” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this detective story, filmmaker Cullen Hoback investigates the largest chemical drinking water contamination in a generation. But something is rotten in state and federal regulatory agencies, and through years of persistent journalism, we learn the shocking truth about what’s really happening with drinking water in America.
Who’s in it. What Lies Upstream stars Martin Riese as Self, Erin Brockovich as Self, Erin Brockovich-Ellis as Herself and Rahul Gupta as Self - Dr., director of the West VA Bureau of Public Health.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, What Lies Upstream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Lies Upstream page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Lies Upstream (2017)?
- In US, What Lies Upstream is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What Lies Upstream worth watching?
- What Lies Upstream holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Lies Upstream?
- What Lies Upstream stars Martin Riese, Erin Brockovich, Erin Brockovich-Ellis and Rahul Gupta.
- When was What Lies Upstream released?
- What Lies Upstream was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.