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Still the Water

2014·Movie
2h 1min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

On the Japanese island of Amami, despite lacking parental guidance, Kaito and his girlfriend Kyoko try to find their place in the world. While Kaito suffers from the absence of his father, who moved to Tokyo after his birth, Kyoko must come to grips with her mother’s terminal illness.
Coming-of-Age DramaJapanese CinemaIsland LifeFamily RelationshipsExistential ThemesMelancholic MoodSpiritual ExplorationSlow-Burn Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Still the Water legally?

Still the Water is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Still the Water worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Still the Water?

2 h 1 min

Still the Water runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Still the Water?

Critics55
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Still the Water higher (65) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Still the Water in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, France, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Still the Water?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Still the Water in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.