The Chronology of Water

The Chronology of Water
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKristen Stewart
Screenplay byKristen Stewart
Based onThe Chronology of Water
by Lidia Yuknavitch
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyCorey C. Waters
Edited byOlivia Neergaard-Holm
Music byParis Hurley
Production
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Distributed by
Release dates
  • May 16, 2025 (2025-05-16) (Cannes)
  • October 15, 2025 (2025-10-15) (France)
  • December 5, 2025 (2025-12-05) (United States)
  • February 6, 2026 (2026-02-06) (United Kingdom)
Running time
128 minutes
Countries
  • France
  • Latvia
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$362,839

The Chronology of Water is a 2025 biographical psychological drama film co-produced, written and directed by Kristen Stewart, in her feature film directorial debut, and based on the 2011 memoir of the same name by Lidia Yuknavitch. It stars Imogen Poots as Yuknavitch, along with Thora Birch, Susannah Flood, Tom Sturridge, Kim Gordon, Michael Epp, Earl Cave, Esmé Creed-Miles, and Jim Belushi in supporting roles. Ridley Scott is an executive producer on the film.

The Chronology of Water premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 16, 2025. The film received generally positive reviews from critics.