Water Lilies
Set during a sultry summer in a French suburb, Marie is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team, but is her interest solely for the sake of sport or for a chance to get close to Floriane, the bad girl of the team? Sciamma, and the two leads, capture the uncertainty of teenage sexuality with a sympathetic eye in this delicate drama of the angst of coming-of-age.
Where to watch Water Lilies in United States
Can I watch Water Lilies in United States? Yes — you can stream Water Lilies in United States on Criterion Channel.
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Where is Water Lilies streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | filmfriend | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | Google Play Movies |
About Water Lilies
Water Lilies is a 2007 French-language drama and romance film directed by Céline Sciamma. The cast is led by Pauline Acquart, Louise Blachère, Adèle Haenel. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Water Lilies was produced by Balthazar Productions and Lilies Films and made in France. It was released on May 17, 2007, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Céline Sciamma
- Writers
- Céline Sciamma
- Release date
- May 17, 2007
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Balthazar Productions, Lilies Films
Water Lilies cast & crew
Water Lilies was directed by Céline Sciamma and written by Céline Sciamma.
The cast features Pauline Acquart as Marie, Louise Blachère as Anne, Adèle Haenel as Floriane, Warren Jacquin as François, Christel Baras as L'inspectrice, and Marie Gili-Pierre as La caissière.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Para One, cinematography is by Crystel Fournier, and it was produced by Jérôme Dopffer and Bénédicte Couvreur.
Is Water Lilies worth watching?
Water Lilies holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 478 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Water Lilies is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Water Lilies
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Cast of Water Lilies
Pauline Acquart
Marie
Louise Blachère
Anne
Adèle Haenel
Floriane
Warren Jacquin
François
Christel Baras
L'inspectrice
Marie Gili-Pierre
La caissière
Alice de Lencquesaing
Fille vestiaire
Claire Pierrat
Fille vestiaire 2
Barbara Renard
Natacha
Esther Sironneau
La vendeuse
Jérémie Steib
Le masseur
Yvonne Villemaire
La voisine
Water Lilies — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Water Lilies in United States?
Water Lilies is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Water Lilies on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Water Lilies is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Water Lilies in?
Water Lilies is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Water Lilies?
Water Lilies runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Water Lilies rated?
Water Lilies is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 478 ratings.
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