Is Black Water scary?

MyCinema has not rated Black Water for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, drama, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Black Water in the US?

Black Water streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, and 4 more and is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, The CW, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Black Water?

Black Water runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Is Black Water suitable for kids?

Black Water is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20081h 30mAdventure / Drama / Horror

Black Water

Name: Black Water
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Horror
Released: 2008-02-22
Duration: 90 min

What you can't see can hurt you.

Based on true events, Grace, her boyfriend Adam, and her younger sister, Lee, are on holiday in Northern Australia when they decide to take a tour down a river. As they drift into a swamp, their boat suddenly capsizes. Stranded in the flooded swamp, the three tourists must figure out what to do to survive as they realize they are being watched through the black water.

TMDB audience score

Based on 402 votes

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Availability in the US

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Black Water at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 30m

At 1h 30m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Adventure · Drama · Horror

TMDB files it under adventure, drama, and horror.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 6 free

Included with 7 subscription services: Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, The CW, and 3 more.

TMDB audience score

5.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 402 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Black Water tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 30m.
It is included with Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Black Water

Is Black Water scary?: MyCinema has not rated Black Water for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, drama, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Black Water in the US?: Black Water streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, and 4 more and is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, The CW, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Black Water?: Black Water runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Is Black Water suitable for kids?: Black Water is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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