Movie

The Water Is Wide

★ 7.0(7)20061h 40m

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Good to know

Director: John Kent Harrison
Release date: 2006-01-29
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

About The Water Is Wide

The Water Is Wide is a 2006 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by John Kent Harrison, starring Robert Clotworthy, Jeff Hephner and Frank Langella. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Water Is Wide in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Pat Conroy, an ambitious, slightly rebellious idealistic teacher accepts Bennington county, SC's school board superintendent's offer to teach the all-black kids of the pauper fishery community on Yamacraw Island. Staffless 'head' mistress Brown incarnates stupidity and blind rule obedience, her didactic skills consisting in scolding and spanking her students. Pat moves heaven and earth to motivate and educate, but after finally getting trough to pupils and parents is refused contract renewal by the arch-conservative authorities.

Cast

Robert Clotworthy

Narrator (voice)

Jeff Hephner

Pat Conroy

Frank Langella

Superintendent

Alfre Woodard

Mrs. Brown

Julianne Nicholson

Barbara

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Edna

James Murtaugh

Ezra Bennington

Stephen Ware

Chairman

Don A. King

Country Club Golfer

Michael Harding

Ted Stone

Themes & keywords

south carolinayoung teachergullah

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Water Is Wide in Switzerland?+

The Water Is Wide is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Water Is Wide on Netflix?+

The Water Is Wide is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Water Is Wide?+

The Water Is Wide has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Water Is Wide?+

The Water Is Wide stars Robert Clotworthy, Jeff Hephner, Frank Langella, Alfre Woodard and Julianne Nicholson.

When did The Water Is Wide come out?+

The Water Is Wide is a 2006 movie directed by John Kent Harrison.

What genre is The Water Is Wide?+

The Water Is Wide is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Water Is Wide?+

The Water Is Wide was directed by John Kent Harrison.