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The Waterdance

1992·Movie·R·106 min·6.0(44)

Sometimes, life happens by accident.

Author Joel Garcia breaks his neck while hiking, and finds himself in a rehab center with Raymond, an exaggerating ladies man, and Bloss, a racist biker. Considerable tension builds as each character tries to deal with his new found handicap and the problems that go with it, especially Joel, whose lover Anna is having as difficult a time as he is.

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About The Waterdance

The Waterdance is a 1992 English-language drama film directed by Michael Steinberg and Neal Jimenez. The cast is led by Eric Stoltz, Helen Hunt, Wesley Snipes. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, The Roku Channel.

The Waterdance was produced by No Frills Film and The Samuel Goldwyn Company and made in United States of America. It was released on May 13, 1992, and carries a R certification.

Director
Michael Steinberg, Neal Jimenez
Writers
Neal Jimenez
Release date
May 13, 1992
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
No Frills Film, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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The Waterdance cast & crew

The Waterdance was directed by Michael Steinberg and Neal Jimenez and written by Neal Jimenez.

The cast features Eric Stoltz as Joel Garcia, Helen Hunt as Anna, Wesley Snipes as Raymond Hill, William Forsythe as Bloss, Elizabeth Peña as Rosa, and William Allen Young as Les.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Convertino, cinematography is by Mark Plummer, and it was produced by Guy Riedel and Marie Cantin.

Is The Waterdance worth watching?

At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Waterdance is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Waterdance

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Joel Garcia

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Anna

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes

Raymond Hill

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

Bloss

Elizabeth Peña

Elizabeth Peña

Rosa

William Allen Young

William Allen Young

Les

Tony Genaro

Tony Genaro

Victor

Grace Zabriskie

Grace Zabriskie

Pat

Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott

Alice

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Eva Rodriguez

Victor's Wife

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Erick Vigil

Victor's Son

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Edgar Rodriguez

Victor's Son

The Waterdance — FAQs

Where can I watch The Waterdance in United States?

The Waterdance is streaming on fuboTV, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is The Waterdance on fuboTV?

Yes — The Waterdance is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is The Waterdance in?

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

How long is The Waterdance?

The Waterdance runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).

What is The Waterdance rated?

The Waterdance is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 44 ratings.

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