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Hot Water

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Feb 4
3/4
It’s an undemanding watch but I enjoyed riding along with both the characters and the actors, especially when they land in Santa Cruz. Go to Full Review Murtada Elfadl Variety Jan 28
Hot Water is carried through by Alfonso Herrera Salcedo’s command of the light and atmosphere. His camera shows not just the enormity and beauty of the American terrain, but the confused feelings Layla and Daniel are trying to hide. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Jan 25
There’s a tenderness to "Hot Water" that’s admirable … but too much of what could feel true about this dramedy feels punctured by manufactured beats that telegraph and underline feelings. Go to Full Review Sarah Manvel Movies We Texted About 5d
It was very pleasant to see a movie ebb and flow with thoughts and feelings with such warmth. Go to Full Review Alex Papaioannou InSession Film Apr 30
B-
Even if the thematic mileage may vary for some, it’s tough to deny the charisma present on screen. Go to Full Review Alise Chaffins MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack) Mar 2
3.5/5
The way relationships between parents and kids change is always fascinating, and it’s hard to go wrong locking that change in a car and seeing what happens. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Ramzi Bashour

Director

Lubna Azabal

Actor

Daniel Zolghadri

Actor

Dale Dickey

Actor

Gabe Fazio

Actor

Ramzi Bashour

Screenwriter

Movie Info

Director
Ramzi Bashour
Producer
Jesse Hope, Max Walker-Silverman, Josh Peters
Screenwriter
Ramzi Bashour
Production Co
10mK, Spark Features, The Sakana Foundation, Cinereach, MacPac Entertainment, Further Adventures, Liucrative Media, Morning Moon Productions, Northwood Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m