The Chronology of Water (2025)
▸ Worth a watch
The verdict
The Chronology of Water earns its keep as a steady English film that knows its audience. It's sitting at 6.8/10 on TMDB across 84 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 128-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. It's in theatres in Australia now — best caught on the big screen.
Kristen Stewart's directorial debut.
Critics liked it: the writing and performances won praise, though the pacing drew some flak. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 8m |
| Watch with family? | R 18+ · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Kristen Stewart
Cast
Imogen Poots
Lidia Yuknavitch
Thora Birch
Claudia
Jim Belushi
Ken Kesey
Tom Sturridge
Devin
Earl Cave
Philip
Michael Epp
Mike
Where to watch in Australia
In theatres
Availability as of 2026-08-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The Chronology of Water worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.8/10 on audience ratings. Critics liked it: the writing and performances won praise, though the pacing drew some flak.
Where can I watch The Chronology of Water?
The Chronology of Water is currently playing in theatres across Australia. An OTT release hasn't been announced yet.
When is The Chronology of Water releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
An OTT release date for The Chronology of Water hasn't been officially announced yet. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is The Chronology of Water family friendly?
The Chronology of Water is rated R 18+ — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is The Chronology of Water in?
The Chronology of Water is an English film (Drama).