---
title: "Lady in the Water"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lady-in-the-water-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 9697
imdb_id: "tt0452637"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 1553
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Lady in the Water (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lady-in-the-water-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lady in the Water is a 2006 film categorized as a drama, fantasy, and mystery. The plot follows apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep, who rescues a woman from his pool only to discover she is a character from a bedtime story attempting to return home.

To protect her from creatures determined to keep her in our world, Heep works alongside his tenants. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An apartment superintendent protects a bedtime story character trying to return to her home."

### Why Watch
- Features a fantasy premise involving characters from a bedtime story
- Includes a collaborative effort between an apartment superintendent and his tenants
- Combines elements of drama, fantasy, and mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- The film has a 25% Rotten Tomatoes score
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and blends drama, fantasy, and mystery.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #fantasy-drama, #mystery, #bedtime-story-elements, #supernatural-quest

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: M. Night Shyamalan
- **Networks / Studios**: Legendary Pictures, Blinding Edge Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Giamatti** as *Cleveland Heep*
- **Bryce Dallas Howard** as *Story*
- **Jeffrey Wright** as *Mr. Dury*
- **Bob Balaban** as *Harry Farber*
- **Sarita Choudhury** as *Anna Ran*
- **Cindy Cheung** as *Young-Soon Choi*
- **M. Night Shyamalan** as *Vick Ran*
- **Freddy Rodríguez** as *Reggie*
- **Bill Irwin** as *Mr. Leeds*
- **Mary Beth Hurt** as *Mrs. Bell*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Lady in the Water?
The film is a combination of drama, fantasy, and mystery.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

### Q: What is the rating for this film?
The movie is rated PG-13.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in the US on 07/21/2006.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lady in the Water — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9697)
- [Lady in the Water (2006) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452637/fullcredits/)
- [Lady in the Water (2006) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/9697-lady-in-the-water/cast)
- [영화 <레이디 인 더 워터> LADY IN THE WATER, 2006](https://blog.naver.com/ds1pob/221611878880)
- [Lady in the Water - 워너 브라더스](https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/lady-water)
- [Lady in the Water](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q621529)

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