The Chronology of Water

The Chronology of Water

It takes many miles to swim to a self.

Directed by Kristen Stewart

Produced by Scott Free Productions, CG Cinéma

2025128 min6.7 / 10

A raw, introspective memoir-based drama that traces one woman's survival through trauma, addiction, and self-destruction toward hard-won self-discovery and artistic voice.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Chronology of Water sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is The Chronology of Water scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Chronology of Water easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Chronology of Water violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Does The Chronology of Water end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Chronology of Water

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Chronology of Water, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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