Dark Waters

Dark Waters

The truth has a man on the inside.

PG-13 2019 · 127 min · ★ 7.5 (3K) · Drama, Thriller

A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.

Directed by Todd Haynes · Written by Mario Correa

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