The Shape of Water is a film from 2017 which is about a janitor who develops a unique relationship with a captive amphibious creature in a top secret research facility in the 1960s. The movie was directed by Guillermo del Toro and the main roles were played by Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Richard Jenkins. This article shares insights about the filming locations and other fun facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The majority of the movie was filmed in various locations in Ontario, Canada. These places include Hamilton, the Lakeview Restaurant on Dundas St. in Toronto, Elgin Theatre in Toronto, and Massey Hall in Toronto. The movie was filmed over a period of time from Aug 15, 2016 to Nov 6, 2016.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sally Hawkins | Elisa Esposito |
| Michael Shannon | Richard Strickland |
| Richard Jenkins | Giles |
| Octavia Spencer | Zelda Fuller |
| Michael Stuhlbarg | Dr. Robert Hoffstetler |
| Doug Jones | Amphibian Man |
| David Hewlett | Fleming |
| Nick Searcy | General Hoyt |
| Stewart Arnott | Bernard |
| Nigel Bennett | Mihalkov |
| Lauren Lee Smith | Elaine Strickland |
| Martin Roach | Brewster Fuller |
| Allegra Fulton | Yolanda |
| John Kapelos | Mr. Arzoumanian |
| Morgan Kelly | Pie Guy |
| Marvin Kaye | Burly Russian |
| Dru Viergever | Military Policeman |
| Wendy Lyon | Sally (Secretary) |
| Cody Ray Thompson | Guard |
| Diego Fuentes | Worker |
| Madison Ferguson | Tammy Strickland |
| Jayden Greig | Timmy Strickland |
| Karen Glave | African American Wife |
| Danny Waugh | African American Husband |
| Dan Lett | Cadillac Salesman |
| Deney Forrest | Lou |
| Brandon McKnight | Duane |
| Clyde Whitham | Wet Cinema Patron |
| Jonelle Gunderson | Bus Passenger #1 |
| Cameron Laurie | Bus Passenger #2 |
| Evgeny Akimov | Russian Band |
| Vanessa Oude-Reimerink | Russian Band |
| Alexey Pankratov | Russian Band |
| Uhraney Adrian | Businessman Smoking (uncredited) |
| Samuel Bisson | Cellist #1 (uncredited) |
| Terry Brandon | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| Glen Brough | Diner Patron (uncredited) |
| Cyndy Day | Pie Guy’s Fiancée (uncredited) |
| Guillermo del Toro | Amphibian Man (uncredited) (voice) |
| Carmen Gillespie | Cleaning Staff (uncredited) |
| Maxine Grossman | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Shane Clinton Jarvis | Military Police (uncredited) |
| Samantha Kelly | Businesswoman (uncredited) |
| Matthew MacCallum | Shoe Store Owner (uncredited) |
| Renee McClellan | Shoe Store Customer (uncredited) |
| Jim Pagiamtzis | 1960’s Ad Man (uncredited) |
| Johnny Prince | Military Police (uncredited) |
| Nathan Robitaille | Amphibian Man (uncredited) (voice) |
| Amanda Smith | Mrs. Peabody (uncredited) |
| Joe Vercillo | Scientist (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a blend of drama and fantasy and was released on Feb 16, 2018.
- The director of the movie is Guillermo Del Toro, renowned for creating imaginative and unique film worlds.
- The main actors of the film were Sally Hawkins playing Elisa Esposito, Michael Shannon playing Richard Strickland, and Richard Jenkins playing Giles.
- The film received acclaim from critics and audiences alike, signified by its 4 Oscar wins along with another 133 victories and 350 nominations.
- It also received 1,782 user reviews and 1,021 critic reviews indicating a significant amount of interest and engagement with the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.2557206
- Longitude: -79.8711024
- Place ID: ChIJj3feJ2yYLIgRIQ7f2Fbuais
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Lakeview Restaurant – 1132 Dundas St. W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6495833
- Longitude: -79.4203639
- Place ID: ChIJOWjDZfk0K4gRWXgticNi7OY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1132 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X2, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.653226
- Longitude: -79.3831843
- Place ID: ChIJpTvG15DL1IkRd8S0KlBVNTI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Toronto, ON, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Elgin Theatre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6530164
- Longitude: -79.3793958
- Place ID: ChIJ2Qy7RDPL1IkRohwFrAYwafs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Location Name: Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Latitude: 43.6540326
- Longitude: -79.3789669
- Place ID: ChIJ_-6zojTL1IkRWYkSsbveKH8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 178 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T7, Canada
- Timezone: America/Toronto
