A Bigger Splash

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A Bigger Splash

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Released May 4, 2016

2h 5m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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While vacationing on a Sicilian island with her boyfriend (Matthias Schoenaerts), a rock star (Tilda Swinton) receives an unexpected visit from an old flame (Ralph Fiennes) and his seductive daughter (Dakota Johnson).

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Critics Consensus

Absorbing, visually arresting, and powerfully acted by an immensely talented cast, A Bigger Splash offers sumptuously soapy delights for fans of psychological adult drama.

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Rebecca Rose

Financial Times

Luca Guadagnino's shimmering remake of Jacques Deray's 1969 La Piscine transports the action to the far-flung Italian island of Pantelleria, an outpost for celebrities wanting to discreetly recharge.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 31, 2016

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

A Bigger Splash is a film to be savored, especially if you're able to appreciate its slow and sensuous rhythms.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 13, 2016

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

A sensuous and thought-provoking adult drama dealing with temptation, sexuality and carnal desires.

Rated: B+

May 20, 2016

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

Perhaps I just didn’t “get” it all, but as it stands, it’s less of a big splash and more of a small ripple.

Rated: C+

Jun 18, 2024

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

A vivid and lavish feast for the eyes, A Bigger Splash takes an assemblage of indescribably talented actors and puts them in a pressure cooker of sex and vice.

Aug 1, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Guadagnino leaves us with much to consider, and even more to appreciate in the artful quality of his filmmaking.

Rated: 4/4

Apr 11, 2022

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Marit Risto F

I didn't like the story, but to me Swinton and Fiennes are always worth watching. Why she wore such ugly dresses, is a mystery though. And much of the music isn't my cup of tea. Interesting food though, if they had only focused on enjoying it together

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/19/25

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Stephen C

Success in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!! Rated R for Graphic Nudity, Brief Drug Use, Language and Some Strong Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $2,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, os personagens sao fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes para fazer o filme ser bom.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Martona T

Guadagnino's mastery of portraying the sensuality, this movie vibrates with the sun heat and desire, bowing to the complexity of human emotions.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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Horror fan 4

Another delightful yet suspenseful drama thriller. Absolutely loved this movie. Tim Treakle

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/30/24

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julie b

This was fun. Ralph is fantastic, and the karaoke / pool fight scenes are everything.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/23/24

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Synopsis

While vacationing on a Sicilian island with her boyfriend (Matthias Schoenaerts), a rock star (Tilda Swinton) receives an unexpected visit from an old flame (Ralph Fiennes) and his seductive daughter (Dakota Johnson).

Director: Luca Guadagnino
Producer: Michael Costigan, Luca Guadagnino
Screenwriter: David Kajganich
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: Frenesy Film
Rating: R (Graphic Nudity|Brief Drug Use|Language|Some Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 4, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 12, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.0M
Runtime: 2h 5m

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