HORROR . 2003 . 1h 32m . 4.0/10

Red Water_

"Fear strikes where you least expect it."

In the quiet waters of the Mississippi, body parts are being discovered. No one knows what is behind it all, until a huge man eating bull shark turns up. This bull shark is different, as it can breath in fresh water, making a deadly encounter between anyone who comes before it. John Sanders must now try and reach the surface, with his ex-wife and whilst being held hostage.

Starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Kristy Swanson, Coolio
4.0/10
Rating
1h 32m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Fear strikes where you least expect it.

In the quiet waters of the Mississippi, body parts are being discovered. No one knows what is behind it all, until a huge man eating bull shark turns up. This bull shark is different, as it can breath in fresh water, making a deadly encounter between anyone who comes before it. John Sanders must now try and reach the surface, with his ex-wife and whilst being held hostage.

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Cast
Lou Diamond Phillips stars as John Sanders in Red Water.
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Year context
Red Water was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
In the quiet waters of the Mississippi, body parts are being discovered. No one knows what is behind it all, until a huge man eating bull shark turns up. Thi...
Red Water is a Horror, Action film with a runtime of 1h 32m.

CAST (20)

Lou Diamond Phillips
Lou Diamond Phillips
John Sanders
Kristy Swanson
Kristy Swanson
Dr. Kelli Raymond
Coolio
Coolio
Ice
Jaimz Woolvett
Jaimz Woolvett
Jerry Collins
Rob Boltin
Rob Boltin
Emery Brousard
Langley Kirkwood
Langley Kirkwood
Brett van Ryan
Dennis Haskins
Dennis Haskins
Captain Dale Landry
Gideon Emery
Gideon Emery
Gene Bradley
Charles Dumas
Charles Dumas
Hank Ellis
CS
Clive Scott
Grandpa Gautreau
NA
Nicholas Andrews
André Gautreau
HM
Hilton Myburgh
Vidrine
Garth Collins
Garth Collins
Lacombe, Oil Rig Worker
Tumisho Masha
Tumisho Masha
Rick
SD
Shirley Davidson
Tricia
DB
Danielle Bitton
Rashaune
LL
Lisa Larson
ECO Tour Guide
SP
Steven Pillemer
Backpacker
Ronald France
Ronald France
Old Cajun
Jeremy Crutchley
Jeremy Crutchley
Shark Expert

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Country
Rating
4.0/10 (58 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Red Water about?
In the quiet waters of the Mississippi, body parts are being discovered. No one knows what is behind it all, until a huge man eating bull shark turns up. This bull shark is different, as it can breath in fresh water, making a deadly encounter between anyone who comes before it. John Sanders must now try and reach the surface, with his ex-wife and whilst being held hostage.
How long is Red Water?
Red Water has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Red Water?
The cast of Red Water includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Kristy Swanson, Coolio, Jaimz Woolvett, Rob Boltin.
What is the rating of Red Water?
Red Water has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 58 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Horror Action
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