Water Lilies (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, Water Lilies is a drama and romance film directed by Céline Sciamma, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during a sultry summer in a French suburb, Marie is desperate to join the local pool's synchronized swimming team, but is her interest solely for the sake of sport or for a chance to get close to Floriane, the bad girl of the team? Sciamma, and the two leads, capture the uncertainty of teenage sexuality with a sympathetic eye in this delicate drama of the angst of coming-of-age.
Who’s in it. Water Lilies stars Pauline Acquart as Marie, Adèle Haenel as Floriane, Louise Blachère as Anne and Warren Jacquin as François, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Water Lilies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Water Lilies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Water Lilies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Water Lilies (2007)?
- In US, Water Lilies is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Water Lilies worth watching?
- Water Lilies holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Water Lilies?
- Water Lilies stars Pauline Acquart, Adèle Haenel, Louise Blachère, Warren Jacquin and Christel Baras.
- When was Water Lilies released?
- Water Lilies was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.