Open Water

The movie opens with home video footage of a group of friends having fun at El Matador beach. They are drinking, laughing, and enjoying each other's company, setting a joyful tone for the beginning of the story.

The scene shifts to a car ride along the coast, where Amy and James, along with their baby daughter, are driving to meet their friends. They share a tender moment singing a lullaby to their daughter as they revel in their impending reunion.

Once they arrive, the group of old high school friends reunites to celebrate Zach's birthday. They are excited and happy to be together, reminiscing about their past experiences and the bond they share as they gather for the celebration.

Dan invites everyone to board his new yacht, which he is eager to show off. Despite her fear of the water, Amy steps onto the dock, and soon they are all enjoying the open sea on the boat.

They discover Dan, their captain, engrossed in an intimate encounter with Michelle below deck. This shocking moment underscores the mix of fun and chaos that characterizes their day out at sea.

A montage captures the group enjoying their time on the yacht; drinking, sunbathing, and celebrating their friendship. The atmosphere is carefree, symbolizing the blissful ignorance they hold of impending danger.

After some time has passed, Amy remains on the boat while the others jump into the water. In an attempt to tease Amy, Dan playfully pushes her into the ocean, triggering her deep-seated fear of water linked to her traumatic childhood experience.

As they attempt to get back on the yacht, the group realizes the ladder has not been lowered and they are stranded. Panic sets in as they struggle to stay afloat, feeling increasingly hopeless about their situation.

Conflicts arise among the group as they begin to blame each other for their predicament. Tensions heighten with the stresses of survival, accentuated by Michelle's fears and the fact that Amy's baby remains unattended on the boat.

During a moment of desperation, one of the friends gets injured while trying to climb the boat, causing further chaos. As blood spills into the water, panic and fear overtake the group, leading to devastating consequences.

The group devises various plans for rescue, including creating a rope out of their clothes. However, their attempts go in vain as passing boats do not see them, and hope begins to dwindle.

As night falls, the group struggles to keep warm and buoyant, and the reality of their dire situation sinks in. In a heartbreaking moment, James succumbs to the elements, leaving Amy further devastated.

With increasing desperation, Laura decides to try swimming back to shore, saying tearful farewells. As she swims away, the remaining group realizes the extent of their isolation and fear for the future.

With the night dragging on, the remaining friends face harrowing realizations. As the dawn approaches, panic escalates when one more friend disappears, leaving only Amy and Dan.

The next morning, a fishing boat approaches the now desolate yacht. While Amy and Dan's lives are lost, the baby miraculously survives, signaling both tragedy and resilience in the wake of disaster.