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Swimming Upstream

2003·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic58–Rotten Tomatoes62%80%

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A , drama: , .

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
Australian Biographical DramaFamily RelationshipsComing-of-Age StoryOvercoming AdversitySporting AchievementEmotional ResilienceFather-Son DynamicInspirationalCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Russell Mulcahy
Written by:
Anthony Fingleton
Produced by:
Paul Pumpian, Karen Elise Baldwin, Howard Baldwin
Composed by:
Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Swimming Upstream

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Where can I stream Swimming Upstream?

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In the United States, Swimming Upstream streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Swimming Upstream worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Swimming Upstream okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Swimming Upstream plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.