The Water Man (film)

The Water Man is a 2020 American drama film directed by David Oyelowo, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Emma Needell. It stars Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina and Maria Bello. Oprah Winfrey serves as an executive producer via her Harpo Films banner.

The Water Man
Film poster
Directed byDavid Oyelowo
Produced by
Written byEmma Needell
Starring
CinematographyMatthew J. Lloyd
Edited byBlu Murray
Production
companies
Release date
  • September 13, 2020 (2020-09-13) (TIFF)[1]
Running time
92 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2020.

Cast

Production

In June 2015, it was announced David Oyelowo would direct and produce the film, from a screenplay by Emma Needell, with Oprah Winfrey set to executive produce the film under her Harpo Films banner, with Walt Disney Pictures distributing.[3] In March 2019, it was announced Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina and Maria Bello had joined the cast of the film, with Disney no longer attached to distribute.[4]

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2020.[5]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 91% based on 22 reviews and no critical consensus yet[6]

References
  1. https://digitalpro.tiff.net/page/browse-by-day/
  2. "The Water Man". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  3. Jagernauth, Kevin (June 11, 2015). "David Oyelowo Is Disney's 'The Water Man'". IndieWire. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  4. N'Duka, Amanda (March 27, 2019). "David Oyelowo Sets 'The Water Man' As Feature Directorial Debut With Oprah Winfrey As EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  5. Grater, Tom (August 25, 2020). "Toronto Sets Talks With Halle Berry, Claire Denis & Barry Jenkins; Adds David Oyelowo, Matthew Heineman Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  6. "The Water Man". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
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