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The Chronology of Water - Review

  • Writer: Jack Aling
    Jack Aling
  • Oct 6, 2025
  • 1 min read

Updated: 7 hours ago

Sweat and Chlorine.

Review written by Jack Aling


The Chronology of Water


The Chronology of Water is directed and written by Kristen Stewart.
Starring Imogen Poots, Thora Birch, Jim Belushi & Tom Sturridge.

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.


Kristen Stewart's directorial debut delivers a confident yet horribly misguided vision.


Imogen Poots gives a strong performance as a woman stuck in a self-destructive pattern whose memories and trauma are displayed in a disorientating and abstract manner. Though the film is almost redeemed by a fleeting supporting performance by Jim Belushi, the creative choices result in a film that gets carried away despite an obvious talent behind the camera.



Our verdict: 2.5 out of 5 stars.


The Chronology of Water arrives in UK Cinemas February 6th 2026

Read more of Jack's reviews at: letterboxd.com/TheJackAling



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