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The Water Man

2020·Movie·PG·92 min·6.1(259)

Hoping to save his sick mother, a boy named Gunner and his friend Jo venture into the remote Wild Horse forest to search for a mythical figure who possesses the secret to immortality. When they go missing, Gunner's father Amos must immerse himself in his son's world to find them.

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Where to watch The Water Man in United States

Click a service to open The Water Man there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is The Water Man streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHoopla, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaHooplaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
JapanNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About The Water Man

The Water Man is a 2020 English-language adventure film directed by David Oyelowo. The cast is led by David Oyelowo, Amiah Miller, Lonnie Chavis. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel.

The Water Man was produced by Shivhans Pictures, Yoruba Saxon, and Harpo Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 13, 2020, and carries a PG certification.

Director
David Oyelowo
Writers
Emily A. Needell
Release date
September 13, 2020
OTT release
September 13, 2020
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Shivhans Pictures, Yoruba Saxon, Harpo Films

The Water Man cast & crew

The Water Man was directed by David Oyelowo and written by Emily A. Needell.

The cast features David Oyelowo as Amos Boone, Amiah Miller as Jo Riley, Lonnie Chavis as Gunner Boone, Rosario Dawson as Mary Boone, Maria Bello as Sheriff Goodwin, and Alfred Molina as Jim Bussey.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Matthew J. Lloyd and it was produced by David Oyelowo and Darren M. Demetre.

Is The Water Man worth watching?

The Water Man holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 259 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, The Water Man is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Water Man

In United States, you can stream The Water Man on Hoopla and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on September 13, 2020.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Water Man

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Amos Boone

Amiah Miller

Amiah Miller

Jo Riley

Lonnie Chavis

Lonnie Chavis

Gunner Boone

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson

Mary Boone

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Sheriff Goodwin

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Jim Bussey

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Aaron Trainor

George Riley

Ted Rooney

Ted Rooney

Edward Schaal

Jessica Oyelowo

Jessica Oyelowo

Missus Bakemeyer

John Henry Whitaker

John Henry Whitaker

Chuck

Jennifer Lanier

Jennifer Lanier

Hospice Nurse

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Colby Dahlstrom

Preacher

The Water Man — FAQs

Where can I watch The Water Man in United States?

The Water Man is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is The Water Man on Hoopla?

Yes — The Water Man is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is The Water Man in?

The Water Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Water Man?

The Water Man runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).

What is The Water Man rated?

The Water Man is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 259 ratings.

When did The Water Man release on OTT?

The Water Man became available digitally on September 13, 2020.

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