
The Water Diviner
2014 · Movie · R · 112 min · ★ 6.8 · 57% critics
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 Award — Best Film · 2014
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2014
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2014
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 2014 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Costume Design · 2014 · nominated
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- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 2014 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Original Screenplay · 2014 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Editing · 2014 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Production Design · 2014 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 2014 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Film · 2014 · nominated
Cast & crew

Russell Crowe
as Joshua Connor

Olga Kurylenko
as Ayshe

Yılmaz Erdoğan
as Major Hasan

Cem Yılmaz
as Sgt. Jemal

Jai Courtney
as Lt. Colonel Hughes

Ryan Corr
as Arthur "Art" Connor

James Fraser
as Edward Connor

Ben O'Toole
as Henry Connor

Steve Bastoni
as Omer

Salih Kalyon
as Dr. Ibrahim
Directed by Russell Crowe