Treading Water

2013·Movie
1h 32min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Mica is a perfectly normal boy. Well he would be if he didn't smell of fish.

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.
Coming-of-AgeSmelling of FishSocial OutcastQuirky RomanceTherapyCharacter StudyContemporary RealismPsychological Exploration

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Treading Water

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Where can I stream Treading Water legally?

Treading Water is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Treading Water worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Treading Water?

1 h 32 min

Treading Water runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Treading Water?

Critics55
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Treading Water much the same way.

What language is Treading Water in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Treading Water?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Treading Water in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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