Treading Water (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2025, Treading Water is a drama film directed by Gino Evans, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Set amidst the backdrop of the iconic Manchester skyline, Danny, fresh out of prison into the tough reality of supported housing and dealing with the mental health issues that have shaped him. Whilst he attempts to get his life back on track a chance encounter with past love Laura shines a light in the dark – but will this hint of romance offer a shot at redemption or lead him on a path to tragedy?
Who’s in it. Treading Water stars Joe Gill as Danny, Becky Bowe as Laura, Darren Connolly as Warren and Darryl Clark as Rob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Treading Water has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Treading Water (2025)?
- In US, Treading Water is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Treading Water?
- Treading Water stars Joe Gill, Becky Bowe, Darren Connolly, Darryl Clark and Joanne Dakin.
- When was Treading Water released?
- Treading Water was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.