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Swimfan

2002·Movie
1h 24min·PG-13
IMDb5.1Metacritic296.8Rotten Tomatoes15%32%

Where to watch

Prime

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Coming of Age6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

His biggest fan just became his worst nightmare.

Ben Cronin has it all: the admiration of his many friends, a terrific girlfriend, and he's on the fast-track to an athletic scholarship. Ben's rock-solid, promising future and romance are turned upside-down with the arrival of Madison Bell. Madison, the new girl in town, quickly sets her sights on the impressionable Ben. While their first few meetings are innocent enough, the obsessive and seductive Madison wants more ... much more.
Obsessive InfatuationPsychological ThrillerTeen Romance Gone WrongSuspensefulContemporary SettingDark Relationship DramaAdrenaline-PumpingIntense Performances

Crew

Directed by:
John Polson, Stephen Lee Davis, Catherine Gore
Written by:
Charles F. Bohl, Phillip Schneider
Produced by:
Fisher Stevens, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Tim Williams
Composed by:
John Debney, David Parker, Mark Berger

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Swimfan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swimfan legally?

Prime

Swimfan is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Swimfan worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swimfan rated?

PG-13Sexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Swimfan?

1 h 24 min

Swimfan runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swimfan?

Critics22
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Swimfan higher (50) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Swimfan a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$34 million

Yes. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $34 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Swimfan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Swimfan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Swimfan in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Swimfan use?

Car FuThe SociopathWoman ScornedCovers Always LieBittersweet EndingI Have Your GirlfriendActor AllusionArtistic License – MedicineRecycled with a GimmickStalker with a CrushFinding a Bra in Your CarLove Hungryand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Swimfan, including Car Fu, The Sociopath, Woman Scorned.