Treading Water
Seen it?2013 | 92 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mrs. Doubtfire or The Way Way Back, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Mica is born smelling of fish that soap and doctors can't remove. Problems increase starting school as no one'll be his friend. He sees a therapist. His life seems doomed until he meets Laura.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor
- Douglas SmithMica
- Zoë KravitzLaura
- Carrie-Anne MossCatherine
- Ariadna GilSophie
- Don McKellarRichard
- Kim LyThe Lifeguard
- Gonzalo VegaGuillermo Garibai
- Sofía SisniegaClaudia
- Brian BridgerYoung Mika
- Amanda BrugelNurse