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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Storyline
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
Performed by the Pupils of the Adi Cokabau
Courtesy of Shanachie Entertainment Corp
Featured review
Terrifying and Brilliant
Open Water might be a bit too low budget for many audience members.
But this is a prime example of how budget should not hold back a brilliant concept.
This is as realistic as it comes, from the scene in the hotel room where the couple lounge around completely nude (like people do in real life!), to the anxiety and horror of being in the Open Water, alone.
This might very well be an underrated masterpiece that has spawned numerous awful sequels.
But this is a prime example of how budget should not hold back a brilliant concept.
This is as realistic as it comes, from the scene in the hotel room where the couple lounge around completely nude (like people do in real life!), to the anxiety and horror of being in the Open Water, alone.
This might very well be an underrated masterpiece that has spawned numerous awful sequels.
- johnjooliver
- Nov 27, 2020
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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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