Head Above Water

"Murder just became a water sport."

1996 1h 32m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 169

ComedyThriller

Synopsis

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Judge George brings his young wife, Nathalie, to a remote island for a vacation. But while George accompanies their only neighbor -- Nathalie's childhood friend Lance -- on a fishing trip, Nathalie spends time with her ex, Kent. When Kent ends up dead the next morning, Nathalie tries to hide the evidence before her husband gets home. After the body is found, the events of the previous night unravel, with unexpected revelations.

“Murder just became a water sport.”

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Cast

Harvey Keitel
George
Cameron Diaz
Nathalie
Craig Sheffer
Lance
Billy Zane
Kent
Shay Duffin
Police Officer

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jim Wilson
Writers: Theresa Marie, Eirik Ildahl, Geir Eriksen
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jim Wilson, shot by Richard Bowen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christopher Young. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael R. Miller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Harvey Keitel and Cameron Diaz and Craig Sheffer carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Murder just became a water sport.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0116502 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jim Wilson directs. Richard Bowen behind the camera. Christopher Young scores. Michael R. Miller cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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130 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Jim Wilson, shot by Richard Bowen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Christopher Young. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Michael R. Miller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Harvey Keitel and Cameron Diaz and Craig Sheffer carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Murder just became a water sport.".
7IMDB entry: tt0116502 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.