Black Water_
"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Black Water earned $1.3M worldwide on a $700K budget — a 82% return on investment.
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Year context
Black Water was released 18 years ago in 2008.
CAST (5)
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$700K
Budget
$1.3M
Revenue
+82%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
ProdigyMovies
Australian Film Commission
Territorial Film Developments (TFD)
Mysterious Light
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.9/10 (375 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$700,000
Box Office
$1,271,556
Profit
+$571,556
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Black Water about?
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.
How long is Black Water?
Black Water has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed Black Water?
Black Water was directed by David Nerlich.
Who stars in Black Water?
The cast of Black Water includes Maeve Dermody, Diana Glenn, Andy Rodoreda, Ben Oxenbould, Fiona Press.
How much did Black Water make at the box office?
Black Water earned $1,271,556 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $700,000.
What is the rating of Black Water?
Black Water has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 375 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Drama
Horror
KEYWORDS (9)
australia
river
crocodile
tourist
swamp
based on true story
creature
animal horror
northern territory
