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The Shape of Water

2017, drama, fantasy, love

123 minutes

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.

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8.5

based on 42 critics

Age

15+

Country

United States

Language

English, Russian

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