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The Swimmer

2021·Movie
1h 24min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes92%70%

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A , drama: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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About

Erez, a rising star in the Israeli swimming scene, arrives at a godforsaken training camp held in a boarding school. The winner of the competition held there wins one ticket to the Olympics. There he meets Nevo, beautiful, gifted, who awakens subconscious desires in him. However, their swimming coach does not believe in friendships between competitors. Warned to stay away from Nevo, Erez is still too attracted to him. In between practices, he attempts to act upon his feelings…
Israeli CinemaLGBTQ+ RomanceSports DramaSwimming CompetitionComing-of-AgePsychological TensionForbidden LoveDesire & AmbitionTraining Camp Setting

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Directed by:
Adam Kalderon
Written by:
Adam Kalderon
Produced by:
Naama Pyritz, Mika Kalderon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Swimmer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Swimmer?

KanopyChai FlicksStrand ReleasingTubi TV

In the United States, The Swimmer streams on Chai Flicks and Strand Releasing, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Swimmer worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is The Swimmer good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Swimmer plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is The Swimmer in English?

Hebrew

No, it was made in Hebrew.

What tropes does The Swimmer use?

Cosmic PlaythingThrough the Eyes of MadnessChick MagnetNice GuyPool SceneParental NeglectWalking Swimsuit SceneHappy PlaceTeens Are MonstersFanserviceRewatch BonusNaked People Are Funnyand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Cosmic Plaything, Through the Eyes of Madness, and Chick Magnet.