---
title: "High Water"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/high-water-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1588727
imdb_id: "tt8112638"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# High Water (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/high-water-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

High Water is a 2025 thriller film directed as a narrative feature that runs for one hour and twenty-five minutes. The story follows journalist Vince Sand as he attempts to discover the truth about the mysterious death of his son, leading him into a dangerous netherworld of drug abuse and murder.

The film centers on Vince descending into a perilous investigation that forces him to confront his own demons. With a release date of December 10, 2025 in Great Britain, it delivers a focused thriller experience centred on grief, truth, and a father's desperate search for answers.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving journalist dives into a dangerous underworld to uncover his son's mysterious death."

### Why Watch
- Follows a determined journalist investigating his son's death.
- Explores a dangerous netherworld of drug abuse and murder.
- Features high-stakes confrontation with personal demons.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Explores dark themes involving drug abuse and murder.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dark and suspenseful, focusing on a dangerous investigation and personal conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #investigative-thriller, #grief-and-loss, #dark-underworld, #personal-demons, #mystery-investigation

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ewan Gorman
- **Networks / Studios**: Black Rock Films UK

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Stewart James Barham** as *Vince Sand*
- **Jonathan Hansler** as *Derek Lawton*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream High Water?
It is available to rent or buy on digital platforms.

### Q: Is High Water worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy concise thrillers about investigative journalism and dark mysteries.

### Q: What is the runtime of High Water?
The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-five minutes.

### Q: Is High Water a film or a series?
High Water is a feature film released in 2025.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [High Water — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1588727)
- [Katrina: Come Hell and High Water - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katrina:_Come_Hell_and_High_Water)
- [High Water (TV Series 2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15096728/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*