The Water Man (film)

The Water Man
Promotional poster
Directed byDavid Oyelowo
Written byEmma Needell
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMatthew J. Lloyd
Edited byBlu Murray
Music byPeter Baert
Production
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Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 13, 2020 (2020-09-13) (TIFF)
  • May 7, 2021 (2021-05-07) (United States)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$383,234

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

The Water Man had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2020, and was released in the United States on May 7, 2021, by RLJE Films.