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The Shape of Water Ending Explained: Plot and Final Scene Facts

A TMDB-backed guide to The Shape of Water, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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The Shape of Water (2017) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A fairy tale for troubled times.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Sally Hawkins as Elisa Esposito; Michael Shannon as Richard Strickland; Richard Jenkins as Giles; Octavia Spencer as Zelda Fuller; Michael Stuhlbarg as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler; Doug Jones as Amphibian Man; David Hewlett as Fleming; Nick Searcy as General Hoyt

About The Shape of Water

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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Shape of Water?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of The Shape of Water?

Sally Hawkins as Elisa Esposito; Michael Shannon as Richard Strickland; Richard Jenkins as Giles; Octavia Spencer as Zelda Fuller; Michael Stuhlbarg as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler; Doug Jones as Amphibian Man; David Hewlett as Fleming; Nick Searcy as General Hoyt

Is this The Shape of Water guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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