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- jackmeatSeptember 7, 2025My quick rating - 5.8/10. Something short, and I swear I have seen this, but no record of that in my database. I had definitely seen this one, and it is still a frightening flick in the terror of being in a situation where there is literally nothing you can do. The isolation and hopelessness of the predicament these two found themselves in, while diving on tour at sea. The boat and the rest of the tourists leave while our two main characters are still underwater, stranding them miles out from shore. I like the fact that director Chris Kentis didn't "Hollywood" this up and focus on the sharks too much or try to glorify some man vs nature type thing. Instead, the sheer will to survive and all the range of emotions that would settle in are front and center. Couple the well-made aspects of making it all feel so real with the fact that this is based on a true story, and you will truly feel anxiety while you are viewing it. That is, if you can get by the lack of gore and often stretches of very little going on. Some may find this boring, but if you let your mind grasp what it would be like, I think you will get a lot more out of this one. Glad I went back and checked this one out again.
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Open Water was released on December 29, 2003.
Open Water was directed by Chris Kentis.
Open Water has a runtime of 80m.
Open Water was produced by Laura Lau.
A couple on a holiday in the Caribbean decide to spend the day on a scuba diving trip. But was it the wrong decision? When a mis-count happens on the boat, Susan and Daniel are left behind in the middle of the ocean, the boat long gone. With all their hopes set on the boat coming back to rescue them, they try to keep themselves safe, especially when sharks start to appear.
The key characters in Open Water are Susan Watkins (Blanchard Ryan), Daniel Kintner (Daniel Travis), Seth (Saul Stein).
Open Water is rated R.
Open Water is a Drama, Thriller, Horror film.
Open Water has an audience rating of 3.3 out of 10.
Open Water had a budget of $120K.
Open Water has made $54.7M at the box office.