Simple as Water 2021

Name: Simple as Water
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-06-20
Duration: 97 min

“Family knows no borders.”

Status: Released
Runtime: 97 minutes
Director: Megan Mylan
Networks: Chicken & Egg Films, Fork Films, Cinereach
Where to Stream: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max

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Directed by Megan Mylan

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What is Simple as Water?

Type: Film
Year: 2021
Status: Released
Runtime: 97 minutes
Release date: Jun 20, 2021
Original language: EN
Origin: United States of America
Studios: Chicken & Egg Films, Fork Films, Cinereach
Genres: Documentary
Updated: Oct 25, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 5 votes
Episode runtime: ~97 minutes
Status: Released
Networks: Chicken & Egg Films, Fork Films, Cinereach

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Simple as Water is a 2021 American documentary film directed by Megan Mylan. The film is a meditation on the elemental bonds of family told through portraits of four Syrian families in the aftermath of war. Spanning across five countries, the documentary documents these families to reveal the impact of war, separation, and displacement. Released in the United States on June 20, 2021, the documentary has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.

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Simple as Water holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

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Simple as Water is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

Who directed Simple as Water?

Simple as Water was directed by Megan Mylan.

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