Dark Waters_
"The truth has a man on the inside."
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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10 countries
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3 countries
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1 country
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Dark Waters earned $13.6M against a $20.0M budget.
Todd Haynes →
Year context
Dark Waters was released 7 years ago in 2019.
CAST (20)
Mark Ruffalo
Robert Bilott
Anne Hathaway
Sarah Bilott
Tim Robbins
Tom Terp
Bill Pullman
Harry Dietzler
Bill Camp
Wilbur Tennant
Victor Garber
Phil Donnelly
Mare Winningham
Darlene Kiger
William Jackson Harper
James Ross
Louisa Krause
Carla Pfeiffer
Kevin Crowley
Larry Winter
BC
Bruce Cromer
Kim Burke
Denise Dal Vera
Sandra Tennant
RH
Richard Hagerman
Joe Kiger
Abi Van Andel
Kathleen Welch
John Newberg
Dr. Gillespie
BM
Barry Mulholland
Charles Holliday
Jeffrey Grover
Edward Wallace
JA
Jim Azelvandre
Jim Tennant
GC
Graham Caldwell
Teddy Bilott (3-5)
W'
William 'Bucky' Bailey
Bucky Bailey
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$20.0M
Budget
$13.6M
Revenue
-32%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
AWARDS (1)
B
Environmental Media Awards
2020
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
127 min (2h 7m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (2,439 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$20,000,000
Box Office
$13,601,384
Profit
$-6,398,616
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dark Waters about?
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.
How long is Dark Waters?
Dark Waters has a runtime of 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Who directed Dark Waters?
Dark Waters was directed by Todd Haynes.
Who stars in Dark Waters?
The cast of Dark Waters includes Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Pullman, Bill Camp.
How much did Dark Waters make at the box office?
Dark Waters earned $13,601,384 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $20,000,000.
What is the rating of Dark Waters?
Dark Waters has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 2,439 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Thriller
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