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The Shape of Water

See all films in the Best Picture Weekend with the Weekend Pass
$50 G.A. / $40 PFS Members DETAILS

THE SHAPE OF WATER

GUILLERMO DEL TORO | USA | 2017 | 123 MIN | R

From master story teller Guillermo del Toro comes THE SHAPE OF WATER: an other-worldly fairy tale set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962. In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is trapped in a life of isolation. Elisa’s life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda (Octavia Spencer) discover a secret classified experiment.

Cast: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins

Nominations: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Sally Hawkins), Best Supporting Actor (Richard Jenkins), Best Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer), Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing

“Magical, thrilling, and romantic to the core.” -Los Angeles Times

Part of PFS’ Best Picture Weekend at the Prince. CLICK HERE for the full weekend lineup.


Individual tickets not available; admission only via Weekend or Day Pass Purchase. MoviePass not redeemable for this event.

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