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Swimming Pool

2003·Movie
1h 42min·R

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No stream option in US yet.

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

On the surface, all is calm.

A British crime novelist travels to her publisher's upmarket summer house in Southern France to seek solitude in order to work on her next book. However, the unexpected arrival of the publisher's daughter induces complications and a subsequent crime.
Psychological ThrillerSlow-Burn MysteryEuropean CinemaCharacter-DrivenAmbiguous NarrativeTension & IntrigueSensual AtmosphereMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Swimming Pool legally?

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Is Swimming Pool worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swimming Pool rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Swimming Pool?

1 h 42 min

Swimming Pool runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Swimming Pool based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swimming Pool?

Critics77
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Swimming Pool higher (77) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Swimming Pool a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$22 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Swimming Pool in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Swimming Pool?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Swimming Pool in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Swimming Pool use?

Ambiguous EndingBetty and VeronicaShameless Fanservice GirlDistracted by the SexyWriter's BlockTwist EndingTwo-Person Pool PartyImaginary FriendDisappeared DadUgly Guy, Hot WifeSkinny DippingGirls Love Stuffed Animalsand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Swimming Pool, including Ambiguous Ending, Betty and Veronica, Shameless Fanservice Girl.