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The Water Diviner

2014 · Movie · R · 112 min · ★ 6.8 · 57% critics

WarDrama

In 1919, an Australian farmer travels to Turkey to learn the fate of his three sons, reported missing after the fighting. Driven by hope, he journeys through a war-torn landscape searching for answers and the chance to find peace after loss.

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Details
Years
2014
Release date
2014-12-25
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
112 min
Critic score
57/100
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (1,331 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this heartfelt, war-era search for closure if you like emotional historical dramas like Harrison's Flowers or A Perfect Day; Not for you if you want fast pacing or controversy-free history.

Pros: moving father’s quest; inspiring tone; strong performances | Cons: some historical complaints; slow stretches; mixed direction

Themes

  • australia
  • based on true story
  • post world war i
  • farmer
  • missing in action
  • missing son
  • gallipoli campaign

Awards & recognition

  • AACTA AwardBest Film · 2014
  • AACTA AwardBest Actor in a Supporting Role · 2014
  • AACTA AwardBest Costume Design · 2014
  • AACTA AwardBest Actress in a Supporting Role · 2014 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Costume Design · 2014 · nominated
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  • AACTA AwardBest Actor in a Supporting Role · 2014 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Original Screenplay · 2014 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Editing · 2014 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Production Design · 2014 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role · 2014 · nominated
  • AACTA AwardBest Film · 2014 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Russell Crowe