Water (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1985, Water is a comedy and adventure film directed by Dick Clement, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A British diplomat to a West Indian island nation finds his idyllic existence thrown into chaos when a large American drilling company finds a huge source of natural mineral water there.
Who’s in it. Water stars Michael Caine as Governor Baxter Thwaites, Valerie Perrine as Pamela Weintraub, Brenda Vaccaro as Dolores Thwaites and Leonard Rossiter as Sir Malcolm Leveridge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Water tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Water (1985)?
- In US, Water is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Water worth watching?
- Water holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Water?
- Water stars Michael Caine, Valerie Perrine, Brenda Vaccaro, Leonard Rossiter and Billy Connolly.
- When was Water released?
- Water was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.