A Forma da Água
The Shape of Water · Guillermo del Toro
A Forma da Água is a drama e fantasia movie released in 2017, directed by Guillermo del Toro, starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon e Richard Jenkins. It runs 2h 03min and is rated 16+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Official synopsis
Um conto de fadas para tempos difíceis.
Década de 60. Em meio aos grandes conflitos políticos e transformações sociais dos Estados Unidos da Guerra Fria, a muda Elisa, zeladora em um laboratório experimental secreto do governo, se encanta com uma criatura fantástica mantida presa e maltratada no local. Para executar um arriscado e apaixonado resgate, ela recorre ao melhor amigo Giles e à colega de turno Zelda, em uma aventura que pode custar muito mais do que o seu emprego.
Where to watch A Forma da Água
Disney Plus
Availability in Brazil · updated 01/10/2026
Trailer for A Forma da Água
A Forma da Água | Trailer Oficial | Legendado HD · YouTube
Cast of A Forma da Água
12 actors
Sally Hawkins
as Elisa Esposito
Michael Shannon
as Richard Strickland
Richard Jenkins
as Giles
Octavia Spencer
as Zelda Fuller
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Dr. Robert Hoffstetler
Doug Jones
as Amphibian Man
David Hewlett
as Fleming
Nick Searcy
as General Hoyt
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- Director
- Guillermo del Toro
- Cinematography
- Dan Laustsen
- Editing
- Sidney Wolinsky
- Music
- Alexandre Desplat
- Production
- J. Miles Dale, Guillermo del Toro
- Screenplay
- Guillermo del Toro, Vanessa Taylor
Where you've seen the cast of A Forma da Água
- Sally Hawkins as Elisa Esposito is also in Godzilla II: Rei dos Monstros (2019), Blue Jasmine (2013) and Não Me Abandone Jamais (2010)
- Michael Shannon as Richard Strickland is also in O Homem de Aço (2013), Entre Facas e Segredos (2019) and Animais Noturnos (2016)
- Richard Jenkins as Giles is also in O Segredo da Cabana (2012), Jack Reacher: O Último Tiro (2012) and Queime Depois de Ler (2008)
- Octavia Spencer as Zelda Fuller is also in Zootopia: Essa Cidade é o Bicho (2016), Expresso do Amanhã (2013) and Estrelas Além do Tempo (2016)
Frequently asked questions about A Forma da Água
Where to watch A Forma da Água?
In Brazil, A Forma da Água is available on Disney Plus.
Is A Forma da Água on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Is A Forma da Água on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 01/10/2026, A Forma da Água was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Disney Plus.
How long is A Forma da Água?
A Forma da Água runs 2h 03min (123 minutes).
What is the age rating of A Forma da Água?
In Brazil, it is rated 16+.
What year did A Forma da Água come out?
A Forma da Água came out in 2017.
A Forma da Água details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- The Shape of Water
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Double Dare You, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Bull Productions
Awards · Oscar 2018
- SOUND MIXING Nominee
- SOUND EDITING Nominee
- Best Picture Winner
- Directing Winner
- Actress in a Leading Role Nominee
- Actor in a Supporting Role Nominee
- Actress in a Supporting Role Nominee
- Writing (Original Screenplay) Nominee
- Cinematography Nominee
- Film Editing Nominee
- Production Design Winner
- Costume Design Nominee
- Music (Original Score) Winner
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