The Water Man

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The Water Man

PG

Released May 7, 2021

1h 32m

Adventure

Drama

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Gunner (Lonnie Chavis) sets out on a quest to save his ill mother (Rosario Dawson) by searching for a mythic figure who possesses the secret to immortality, the Water Man. After enlisting the help of a mysterious local girl, Jo (Amiah Miller), they journey together into the remote Wild Horse forest -- but the deeper they venture, the stranger and more dangerous the forest becomes. Their only hope for rescue is Gunner's father (David Oyelowo), who will stop at nothing to find them and in the process will discover who his son really is.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Heartfelt, but overwrought and overplayed throughout.

May 13, 2021

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

There's such a winning earnestness to it that I think [director David Oyelowo] comes by honestly.

May 13, 2021

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

The Water Man feels a little watered-down even by the standards of its genre, with somewhat less heft than the old Hallmark Hall of Fame movies, which created a classy environment to sell greeting cards woven into the drama.

May 10, 2021

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

... Good-hearted but unexciting drama.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 6, 2022

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

Narratively conventional... a story that touches on themes such as death and sickness, and how hard it is to investigate to get to the bottom of things. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 19, 2022

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Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

David Oyelowo's feature debut tells a universal & relatable story to audiences of all backgrounds. At a time where superhero movies dominate cinematic content, it's refreshing to see an ordinary boy being the hero of his own story.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 17, 2022

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Mary B.

It was a sweet, sad movie. I was hoping for more "mystical" and less sadness. It reminded me of a Hallmark movie...not worth spending 50.00 on (yes..including popcorn)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/25/21

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Teresa

The ending left you wanting more.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/18/21

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JO-NATE

Definitely a charming movie! Great chemistry with the two, young, leads!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/17/21

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Michelle

Great family movie, lots of good scary fun!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/21

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Douglas F

The story was excellent. It was very moving and emotional. The movie felt very real. I really appreciated the ending. I would highly recommend this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/21

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Jimmer.

fun kids movie. couple chuckles. at least it was different.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/10/21

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Gunner (Lonnie Chavis) sets out on a quest to save his ill mother (Rosario Dawson) by searching for a mythic figure who possesses the secret to immortality, the Water Man. After enlisting the help of a mysterious local girl, Jo (Amiah Miller), they journey together into the remote Wild Horse forest -- but the deeper they venture, the stranger and more dangerous the forest becomes. Their only hope for rescue is Gunner's father (David Oyelowo), who will stop at nothing to find them and in the process will discover who his son really is.

Director: David Oyelowo
Producer: Carla Gardini, Monica Levinson, David Oyelowo, Shivani Rawat
Screenwriter: Emma Needell
Distributor: RLJE Films
Production Co: Harpo Films, Yoruba Saxon Productions, ShivHans Pictures
Rating: PG (Thematic Content|Peril|Some Language|Scary Images)
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 7, 2021, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $290.3K
Runtime: 1h 32m

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