The Chronology of Water

About The Chronology of Water

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.

The Chronology of Water is a 2025 drama film directed by Kristen Stewart. Imogen Poots stars as Lidia Yuknavitch, Thora Birch as Claudia, Jim Belushi as Ken Kesey, and Tom Sturridge as Devin.

It runs 128 minutes and was released in October 2025. Written by Kristen Stewart. Production companies include CG Cinéma, Curious Gremlin, and Fremantle.

Shelv files it under divorce, thoughtful, provocative, and suicide attempt. It scores 6.7 out of 10 from 100 TMDB voters and it carries a R rating.

Marriage Story, American Gangster, and One Day make useful companions to The Chronology of Water, all filed under intense.