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Where to see it

1 screening in 1 city

1 screening in Brühl

About

A talented swimmer from an abusive Oregon home takes a college swimming scholarship in Texas, where partying and drugs threaten her studies and sport.

In 1970s Oregon, Lidia Yuknavitch (Imogen Poots) grows up in a home marked by abuse. Her father Mike (Michael Epp) abuses Lidia and her older sister Claudia (Thora Birch), while her alcoholic mother Dorothy (Susannah Flood) ignores the abuse. Claudia leaves the household as a teenager. Swimming and writing become Lidia's refuges. Mike tries to stop her from going to college, but she takes a swimming scholarship to a university in Texas to study, train and explore her sexuality. There, heavy partying, drinking and drug use put her academic and sporting career at risk.

Based on The Chronology of Water

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • Imogen Pootsas Lidia Yuknavitch
  • Thora Birchas Claudia
  • Jim Belushias Ken Kesey
  • Tom Sturridgeas Devin
  • Earl Caveas Philip
  • Michael Eppas Mike
  • Charlie Carrickas Andy Mingo
  • Susannah Floodas Dorothy
  • Kim Gordonas Photographer
  • Esmé Creed-Milesas Claire
  • Jeremy Ang Jonesas Chad
  • Peter Rundleas Randy Reese

Photos: TMDB

Director
Kristen Stewart
Written by
Kristen Stewart, Lidia Yuknavitch
Producers
Kristen Stewart, Ridley Scott
Countries
United States, France, Switzerland
Studios
Scott Free Productions, CG Cinéma, Forma Pro Films, Curious Gremlin, Fremantle, whiz movies, Lorem Ipsum, Scala Films, Nevermind, The Forge

Good to know

Running time
2 hours 8 minutes
Language
English
In German cinemas
From 25 November 2026

Questions

How long is The Chronology of Water?

2 hours 8 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 28 minutes.

Where can I see The Chronology of Water?

There is 1 screening at 1 cinema in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is The Chronology of Water in?

The Chronology of Water is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in The Chronology of Water?

Imogen Poots plays Lidia Yuknavitch, with Thora Birch, Jim Belushi, Tom Sturridge, Earl Cave and Michael Epp.

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