Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded in shark infested waters after their tour boat has left.Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded in shark infested waters after their tour boat has left.Based on the true story of two scuba divers accidentally stranded in shark infested waters after their tour boat has left.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 6 nominations
Michael E. Williamson
- Davis
- (as Michael Williamson)
Cristina Zenato
- Linda
- (as Cristina Zenaro)
John Charles
- Junior
- (as Jon Charles)
Steve Lemme
- Scuba Diver
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaThe sharks used in this film were Caribbean Reef Sharks. The cast wore chain mesh under their diving suits for protection and though none of them was bitten by the sharks, Blanchard Ryan (Susan) was nipped by a barracuda on the first day of filming. In the movie, after Susan is bitten, her boyfriend says, "It was probably a barracuda seeing what you taste like."
- GoofsWhen Susan asks, "Where's the boat?", they are in the shadow of the camera boat.
- Crazy creditsAs the credits roll, a fisherman guts a dead shark. As he sorts through the contents of its stomach, he finds Susan and Daniel's yellow camera.
- Alternate versionsThe version shown on Indian cable networks remove the nude scene of Blanchard Ryan and mute all profanities.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments (2006)
- SoundtracksIsa Lei
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Featured review
A fantastic and very human film
As I walked out of the theater today, I felt so small and fragile, not to mention I couldn't pronounce a word because I was still very impressed by what I had just seen. This is a film that sets a great example of what movie making should be today. First because it was done without special effects or computers, second because it was very nicely done in terms of lighting, camera, acting and directing and third because it made me feel exactly what the characters were feeling the whole time. I was on my car and still I was left without words. As I drove, I was complaining about how somebody's negligence can have such consequences in other people's lives and reflecting on how arrogant and cocky we get even when we are completely out of our domain, thinking we know better. I am very fund of sharks and I love to see them on film, on TV and as close as an aquarium that has them can let you see them. I just finished reading a book about the USS Indianapolis and believe me there are terrifying stories for you to imagine about survivor's experiences with the sharks, but for the very first time someone made me feel like I was really among them myself and also someone made me feel very scared of them. I was changing positions over and over on my seat during the movie because I was really feeling uneasy and frightened at times. So come and see Open Water and let this movie remind you how fragile life is and how human we are. Live the experience of helplessness, terror and impotence towards what you cant see or solve as if you were really there and your life depended on it. Congratulations to the whole crew.
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- Oct 18, 2004
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Box office
- Budget
- $500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $30,610,863
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $1,100,943
- Aug 8, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $54,683,487
- Runtime1 hour 19 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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