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Against the Current

2009Movie1 h 38 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–51%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–51%

Summary

Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River.

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Peter Callahan
Written by
Peter Callahan
Produced by
Mary Jane Skalski, Joshua Zeman, Michael J. Werner
Music by
Shaun Brennan

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Facts

January 18, 2009 · 1 h 38 min · Drama

Released
January 18, 2009
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
45 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Against the Current?"

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Where can I stream Against the Current?

Philo

In the United States, Against the Current streams on Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Against the Current worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.1).

Can I half-watch Against the Current?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Against the Current plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.