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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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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Maria Lattila

Film Stories

Even with its flaws, though, Last Swim is a remarkable, sweet and profound feature from Nathwani.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 9, 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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