2017 · movie · R · 2h 3m
The Shape of Water
A fairy tale for troubled times.
Is The Shape of Water on Netflix?
No. The Shape of Water (2017) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Streaming availability by JustWatch.
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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How we got to 71.7
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.2/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 41 | none |
The Shape of Water: common questions
Is The Shape of Water on Netflix?
No. The Shape of Water (2017) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water (2017) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is The Shape of Water worth watching?
It scores 71.7/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water runs 2h 3m (123 minutes).
What is The Shape of Water rated?
The Shape of Water is rated R in the US.
Who is in The Shape of Water?
The Shape of Water stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Octavia Spencer.
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Availability last verified October 11, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.