The Shape of Water (2017) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings
Quick Facts
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 92% |
| Metacritic | 87/100 |
| Director | Guillermo del Toro |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Runtime | 123 min |
| Rated | R |
| Cast | Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Stuhlbarg |
"A fairy tale for troubled times."
Should You Watch The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water holds a solid 7.3 on IMDb, placing it above average and earning strong audience approval. It is well worth your time if the genre appeals to you. The 92% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.
An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.
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Ratings Breakdown
- IMDb: 7.3/10 from 12,758 votes — the broad audience consensus.
- Rotten Tomatoes: 92% — Certified Fresh by critics.
- Metacritic: 87/100 — weighted critic average.
- TMDB: 7.2/10 from 12,758 votes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shape of Water's IMDb rating?
The Shape of Water (2017) has an IMDb rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 12,758 user votes.
Is The Shape of Water worth watching?
With an IMDb score of 7.3 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%, The Shape of Water is generally well-regarded and worth your time.
How long is The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water has a runtime of 123 min. It is rated R.
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