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The Water Man 2020
The Water Man is a 2020 American drama film written by Emma Needell and directed by David Oyelowo in his first feature film. The movie features Oyelowo, Rosario Dawson, Lonnie Chavis, Amiah Miller, Alfred Molina, and Maria Bello. Oprah Winfrey produced the film through her Harpo Films company. It premiered internationally at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2020 and opened in American theaters on May 7, 2021 through RLJE Films.
Cast
- David OyelowoAmos Boone
- Rosario DawsonMary Boone
- Lonnie ChavisGunner Boone
- Amiah MillerJosephine Riley
- Alfred MolinaJim Bussey
- Maria BelloSheriff Goodwin
- Jessica OyelowoMrs. Bakemeyer
- Kenny PowellDrowned Man
- Aaron TrainorGeorge Riley
- Ted RooneyEdward Schaal
- Brianne HugginsSarah Schaal
- John HenryChuck
- Jennifer LanierHospice Nurse
- Colby DahlstromPreacher
- Isaac CushmanCemetery Mourner
Crew
- Director
- David Oyelowo
- Writer
- Emma Needell
- Producer
- David Oyelowo, Carla Gardini, Shivani Rawat, Monica Levinson
- Cinematography
- Matthew J. Lloyd
- Editing
- Blu Murray
- Music
- Peter Baert
Details
- Production
- Harpo Films, ShivHans Pictures, Yoruba/Saxon Productions
- Distributor
- Netflix, RLJE Films
- Box office
- $383,234
