“Extraordinary” legal thriller based on “shocking” true story is now streaming on the BBC

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Now available on the BBC, Dark Waters is a gripping legal thriller inspired by a true story. The film, directed by Todd Haynes and starring Mark Ruffalo, centers on lawyer Robert Bilott and his fight against a powerful chemical company.

A corporate lawyer named Rob gets pulled into a legal battle against a company accused of polluting the local water supply. As he investigates, he uncovers a much larger and more shocking extent of environmental damage than he initially imagined.

The film features a remarkable cast including Mark Ruffalo, alongside Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins, Bill Camp, Victor Garber, William Jackson Harper, Mare Winningham, and Bill Pullman.

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The thriller Dark Waters, originally released in 2019, is now streaming on BBC iPlayer. It first aired on BBC Two last night.

I’m really excited about this movie! Critics seem to love it – it’s got an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 236 reviews. Everyone’s talking about how great the story is and especially how amazing Mark Ruffalo is in it.

According to Pajiba, the film Dark Waters is a remarkably effective and deeply upsetting way to learn about the issues it presents.

In a review of Dark Waters, The Guardian called it a ‘shocking true story‘ about a town’s water being contaminated by corporate wrongdoing. While the film’s storytelling wasn’t always consistent, the review noted its power as a factual account was ‘undeniable’.

According to Empire Magazine, Todd Haynes’ Dark Waters is an unusually restrained film. While it may not be particularly exciting, it effectively tells a frightening and relevant story, anchored by a strong performance from Mark Ruffalo.

According to Variety, Todd Haynes’ new film is a groundbreaking corporate thriller that doesn’t just entertain – it inspires viewers to take action, leaving them with a sense of unease rather than security.

According to The New Yorker, while Todd Haynes’s signature style isn’t prominent in this environmental thriller, the film—based on a real-life event—still powerfully and frustratingly portrays a company’s reckless disregard for its workers, community, and the environment.

According to Entertainment Weekly, the movie is a worthwhile, though somewhat bleak and predictable, story. While it’s well-made, the way the story unfolds feels a bit routine and lacks a distinctive spark.

Dark Waters is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.

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2026-02-24 20:19