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The Chronology of Water

2025·Movie·R·129 min·6.8(66)

It takes many miles to swim to a self.

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.

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Where to watch The Chronology of Water in United States

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Where is The Chronology of Water streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomBFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV
FranceMolotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR PlayApple TV Store, Canal VOD, Rakuten TV
SpainFilmin

About The Chronology of Water

The Chronology of Water is a 2025 English-language drama film directed by Kristen Stewart. The cast is led by Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Jim Belushi. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Chronology of Water was produced by Scott Free Productions, CG Cinéma, and Forma Pro Films and made in United States of America and France. It was released on October 15, 2025, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director
Kristen Stewart
Writers
Kristen Stewart
Release date
October 15, 2025
OTT release
April 14, 2026
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, France
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$0 million
Production
Scott Free Productions, CG Cinéma, Forma Pro Films
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The Chronology of Water cast & crew

The Chronology of Water was directed by Kristen Stewart and written by Kristen Stewart.

The cast features Imogen Poots as Lidia Yuknavitch, Thora Birch as Claudia, Jim Belushi as Ken Kesey, Tom Sturridge as Devin, Earl Cave as Philip, and Michael Epp as Mike.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paris Hurley, cinematography is by Corey C. Waters, and it was produced by Michael A. Pruss and Andy Mingo.

Is The Chronology of Water worth watching?

The Chronology of Water holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Chronology of Water is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Chronology of Water

The Chronology of Water isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

It first became available to stream digitally on April 14, 2026.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of The Chronology of Water

Imogen Poots

Imogen Poots

Lidia Yuknavitch

Thora Birch

Thora Birch

Claudia

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Ken Kesey

Tom Sturridge

Tom Sturridge

Devin

Earl Cave

Earl Cave

Philip

Michael Epp

Michael Epp

Mike

Charlie Carrick

Charlie Carrick

Andy Mingo

Susannah Flood

Susannah Flood

Dorothy

Kim Gordon

Kim Gordon

Photographer

Esmé Creed-Miles

Esmé Creed-Miles

Claire

Jeremy Ang Jones

Jeremy Ang Jones

Chad

Peter Rundle

Peter Rundle

Randy Reese

The Chronology of Water — FAQs

Where can I watch The Chronology of Water in United States?

The Chronology of Water is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Chronology of Water in?

The Chronology of Water is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Chronology of Water?

The Chronology of Water runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

What is The Chronology of Water rated?

The Chronology of Water is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 66 ratings.

When did The Chronology of Water release on OTT?

The Chronology of Water became available digitally on April 14, 2026.

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