What is the Metascore for The Shape of Water?

The Shape of Water has a Metascore of 87 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch The Shape of Water?

The Shape of Water is available on HBO Max, Cinemax. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is The Shape of Water streaming in?

The Shape of Water streams on Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea; Disney+ in Thailand; Disney+ in Turkey; Disney+ in the United Kingdom; HBO Max, Cinemax in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Shape of Water

Directed by Guillermo del Toro · 2017 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Shape of Water (2017) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating

72% Audience snapshot · excluded

87 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

7.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 3m
Cast: Sally Hawkins , Michael Shannon , Richard Jenkins , Octavia Spencer , Michael Stuhlbarg , Doug Jones , David Hewlett , Nick Searcy , Stewart Arnott , Nigel Bennett
Streaming: HBO Max, Cinemax
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Shape of Water (2017)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

HBO Max
Cinemax

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Where to watch The Shape of Water by country

Country	Streaming on
Indonesia	Disney+
Japan	Disney+
Malaysia	Disney+
South Korea	Disney+
Thailand	Disney+
Turkey	Disney+
United Kingdom	Disney+
United States	HBO Max, Cinemax

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, fantasy, romance pick
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is The Shape of Water worth watching?

Yes — The Shape of Water earns a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

The Shape of Water — Venice 2017 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

What is The Shape of Water about?

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.

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