The Chronology of Water
Seen it?2025 | 128 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use and sex.
Plagued by an abusive childhood, a woman finds escape in competitive swimming, sexual experimentation, toxic relationships, and addiction before ultimately finding her voice through writing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Cannes awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$420K worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 463K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kristen Stewart
- Imogen PootsLidia Yuknavitch
- Thora BirchClaudia
- Jim BelushiKen Kesey
- Tom SturridgeDevin
- Earl CavePhilip
- Michael EppMike
- Charlie CarrickAndy Mingo
- Susannah FloodDorothy
- Kim GordonPhotographer
- Esmé Creed-MilesClaire