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The Chronology of Water

2025·Movie
2h 8min·R
74
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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5
  • Violence5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Growing up, a real life story, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Biographical DramaComing-of-AgeEscape from ViolenceFinding Freedom in LiteratureEmotional JourneyPoverty and TraumaResilienceThought-Provoking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Chronology of Water

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Where can I stream The Chronology of Water legally?

You can 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 The Chronology of Water worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Chronology of Water rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong languageSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, drug use, strong language, and suicide themes.

How long is The Chronology of Water?

2 h 8 min

The Chronology of Water runs 2 h 8 min.

Is The Chronology of Water based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Chronology of Water?

Critics85
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate The Chronology of Water higher (85) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Chronology of Water a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$419,840

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $419,840 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is The Chronology of Water in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, France, Latvia, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch The Chronology of Water?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Chronology of Water in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.