Treading Water (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2013, Treading Water is a comedy and drama film directed by Analeine Cal y Mayor, running about 92 minutes. “Mica is a perfectly normal boy. Well he would be if he didn't smell of fish.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At first glance, Mica seems a perfectly normal boy. But first glances can often be deceiving... For one, Mica's house is now a museum honouring Guillermo Garibai, the legendary Mexican crooner. Mica spends most of his time there, giving guided tours to aging Garibai fans. But stranger still, Mica smells. He smells like fish. Numerous doctors, his life-long therapist and even his own parents are at a loss. No one wants to be Mica's friend. Girls won't talk to him. His life appears pointless, uneventful, doomed. That is, until Laura walks into it.
Who’s in it. Treading Water stars Douglas Smith as Mica, Zoë Kravitz as Laura, Ariadna Gil as Sophie and Don McKellar as Richard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Treading Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Treading Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Treading Water tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Treading Water (2013)?
- In US, Treading Water is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Treading Water worth watching?
- Treading Water holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Treading Water?
- Treading Water stars Douglas Smith, Zoë Kravitz, Ariadna Gil, Don McKellar and Kim Ly.
- When was Treading Water released?
- Treading Water was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.