Last Swim

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Last Swim

Released Jul 23

1h 35m

Drama

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It's summer in London. On her final day of freedom, Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, leads her friends on an eventful journey, while secretly grappling with a life-changing decision.

Miriam Balanescu

Empire Magazine

A moving story that manages to steer clear of the usual hammed-up adolescent angst. The result is a quietly powerful refresh of the coming-of-age genre.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 9, 2025

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

... A formidable debut.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 7, 2025

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Sunny, soulful, if a little montage-heavy at times, this is a more conventional film. Hekmat’s magnetic star quality, though, is unmistakable: she’s a free and fascinating presence.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 7, 2025

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

A travelogue through parts of London rarely seen on screen, Last Swim touches on issues of class in deftly subtle ways. Olan Collardy's cinematography is gorgeous and Deba Hekmat anchors the film with the best head of hair I've seen in ages.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 23, 2025

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Martin Kudlac

ScreenAnarchy

The film eschews typical coming-of-age tropes, or subverts them, countering adolescent hormone-driven narratives with existential gravitas, which turns the film with all its laughs and jokes into a poignant reflection of adolescence and what lies beyond.

Jul 29, 2025

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Rob Thomas

Not That Rob Thomas (Substack)

It’s a sparkling debut that makes me look forward to what Nathwani will do with a screenplay that’s a little less hazy.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 25, 2025

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Leo A

great to see a coming of age story with a modern perspective. really felt the messy yet organized last day of school vibes. i would recommend to anyone who likes an indie film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/27/25

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Annie D

Excellent film. Absolutely beautifully shot with actors I’ve never seen before, but fell in love with each of them. Some really unexpected moments that have lead me to say 5 stars over 4, because initially it feels like something you have seen before.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/27/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In British English and American English audio versions with American English subtitles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Jayden M

Trash ass movie don’t watch this bullshit

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Synopsis

It's summer in London. On her final day of freedom, Ziba, a promising British-Iranian teen, leads her friends on an eventful journey, while secretly grappling with a life-changing decision.

Director: Sasha Nathwani
Producer: Campbell Beaton, Nisha Mullea, Helen Simmons, Bert Hamelinck, Sorcha Shepherd, James Isilay
Screenwriter: Sasha Nathwani, Helen Simmons
Distributor: Sunrise Films
Production Co: Caviar, Pablo & Zeus, Caviar TV
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 23, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 25, 2025
Runtime: 1h 35m

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