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Walk on Water

2004·Movie
1h 43min
71
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, history, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

He was trained to hate until he met the enemy.

Eyal, an Israeli Mossad agent, is given the mission to track down and kill the very old Alfred Himmelman, an ex-Nazi officer, who might still be alive. Pretending to be a tourist guide, he befriends his grandson Axel, in Israel to visit his sister Pia. The two men set out on a tour of the country, during which Axel challenges Eyal's values.
Espionage ThrillerMoral DilemmaPost-Holocaust ThemesIdentity ExplorationIsraeli CinemaGenerational ConflictPsychological DramaRevenge & ForgivenessCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
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Composed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Walk on Water legally?

Walk on Water is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Walk on Water worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Walk on Water rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Walk on Water?

1 h 43 min

Walk on Water runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Walk on Water?

Critics70
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Walk on Water much the same way.

What language is Walk on Water in?

HebrewArabicEnglishGermanItalianTurkish

It was made in Hebrew, with some Arabic, English, German, Italian, Turkish. Produced in Israel, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Walk on Water?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Walk on Water in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Walk on Water use?

Da ChiefThe AtonerTwofer Token MinorityWhere Everybody Knows Your FlameSins of Our FathersSwitch to EnglishBadass IsraeliDistant FinaleInnocent BystanderTitle DropStraight GayMale Frontal Nudityand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for Walk on Water, including Da Chief, The Atoner, Twofer Token Minority.