The Chronology of Water
“It takes many miles to swim to a self.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-08
Top Cast
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Imogen Poots
Lidia Yuknavitch
Thora Birch
Claudia
Jim Belushi
Ken Kesey
Tom Sturridge
Devin
Earl Cave
Philip
Michael Epp
Mike
Charlie Carrick
Andy Mingo
Susannah Flood
Dorothy
Kim Gordon
Photographer
Esmé Creed-Miles
Claire
Jeremy Ang Jones
Chad
Peter Rundle
Randy Reese
Eleanor Hahn
Carol Houck Smith
Anna Wittowsky
Young Lidia
Georgie Dettmer
Sienna Torres
Marlēna Sniega
Claudia Teen
Esme Allen
Hannah
Jeffrey Grinvalds
Jeff the Kayak Instructor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 130 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 5, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 14, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$420K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$6.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristen Stewart
- Screenplay & Story
- Kristen Stewart
- Original Score
- Paris Hurley
- Original Title
- The Chronology of Water
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France, Latvia, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $420K
- Production Studios
- Scott Free Productions, CG Cinéma, Forma Pro Films, Curious Gremlin, Fremantle, whiz movies, Lorem Ipsum, Scala Films, Nevermind, The Forge
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart, Lidia Yuknavitch
Paris Hurley
Corey C. Waters, Sergey Frolov
Olivia Neergaard-Holm
Michael A. Pruss, Andy Mingo, Charles Gillibert, Yulia Zayceva, Max Pavlov
Department Leadership Roster
Michael A. Pruss
Producer
Andy Mingo
Producer
Kristen Stewart
Director
Kristen Stewart
Screenplay
Charles Gillibert
Producer
Yulia Zayceva
Producer
Max Pavlov
Producer
Svetlana Punte
Producer
Kristen Stewart
Producer
Maggie McLean
Producer
Dylan Meyer
Producer
Olivia Neergaard-Holm
Editor
Corey C. Waters
Director of Photography
Jen Dunlap
Production Design
Liene Dobrāja
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Self-harm • Drug Consumption
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chronology of Water
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chronology of Water about?
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.
Who directed The Chronology of Water?
The Chronology of Water was directed by Kristen Stewart.
Who stars in The Chronology of Water?
The principal cast of The Chronology of Water includes Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Jim Belushi, Tom Sturridge, Earl Cave.
When was The Chronology of Water released and how long is it?
The Chronology of Water was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Chronology of Water?
The Chronology of Water had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $420K at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Chronology of Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chronology of Water was composed by Paris Hurley.
Is The Chronology of Water based on a book or true story?
The Chronology of Water is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lidia Yuknavitch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chronology of Water?
The Chronology of Water holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).