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Hot Water

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 2d
3/4
It’s an undemanding watch but I enjoyed riding along with both the characters and the actors, especially when they land in Santa Cruz. Go to Full Review Murtada Elfadl Variety Jan 28
Hot Water is carried through by Alfonso Herrera Salcedo’s command of the light and atmosphere. His camera shows not just the enormity and beauty of the American terrain, but the confused feelings Layla and Daniel are trying to hide. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Jan 25
There’s a tenderness to "Hot Water" that’s admirable … but too much of what could feel true about this dramedy feels punctured by manufactured beats that telegraph and underline feelings. Go to Full Review Kaveh Jalinous Under the Radar 2d
5/10
The film’s reluctance to dive into its themes and characters holds it back from having a greater impact. Go to Full Review Cody Dericks Next Best Picture 2d
8/10
The filmmaker clearly has a keen, observant eye for human behavior, and his debut feature, "Hot Water," signals the arrival of a fresh new voice in independent film. Go to Full Review John Fink The Film Stage 3d
Bashour’s script gives Azabal and Zolghadri the heavy lifting, and the film succeeds in large part thanks to their nuanced, often humorous performances. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Ramzi Bashour

Director

Lubna Azabal

Actor

Daniel Zolghadri

Actor

Dale Dickey

Actor

Gabe Fazio

Actor

Ramzi Bashour

Screenwriter

Movie Info

Director
Ramzi Bashour
Producer
Jesse Hope, Max Walker-Silverman, Josh Peters
Screenwriter
Ramzi Bashour
Production Co
10mK, Spark Features, The Sakana Foundation, Cinereach, MacPac Entertainment, Further Adventures, Liucrative Media, Morning Moon Productions, Northwood Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m