Swimming

R

Released Apr 5, 2002

1h 38m

Drama

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74%

Tomatometer

39 Reviews

50%

Audience Score

1,000+ Ratings

Frankie (Lauren Ambrose) runs her family's hamburger restaurant with her brother Neil (Josh Pais) and hangs out with her friend Nicola (Jennifer Dundas Lowe), who owns the shop next door. Neil hires a beautiful and inept waitress named Josee (Joelle Carter) who soon expresses a sexual interest in Frankie. Nonplussed, Frankie also draws the attention of Heath (Jamie Harrold), who sells T-shirts to tourists out of his van. Frankie spends the summer juggling friendship and romance.

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Critics Consensus

A refreshingly low-key coming-of-age story.

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 10, 2003

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

A gracefully acted, unsentimental, quite likable little coming-of-age movie.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 20, 2002

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Andrew Sarris

Observer

The film is an earnest try at beachcombing verismo, but it would be even more indistinct than it is were it not for the striking, quietly vulnerable personality of Ms. Ambrose.

Sep 18, 2002

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Film Threat

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 5, 2005

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

The anti-touristy mood of Siegel's film sets it apart from other less thoughtful teen beach flicks.

Rated: B-

Nov 2, 2003

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dave j

Centers on the sister (Lauren Ambrose) Frankie Wheeler running a small diner alongside her brother, Neil Wheeler (Josh Pais) located at Myrtle Beach expressing her grievances as a narrator to the viewing public.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Lauren Ambrose is totally convincing as Frankie in this excellent coming of age movie. Lauren's ability to portray the vulnerability of her character is captivating from start to finish. This is a movie to be enjoyed again and again.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

Mediocre film with not much to say. Lauren Ambrose's acting was one bright spot.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Usually movies have a point. This one tried and failed...

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

Without exaggerating their lovability or condescending to their foolishness, Mr. Siegel makes vivid, likable people out of his three protagonists as they affect one another and are affected in turn.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Among my very favorite "indie" flicks. Lauren Ambrose is SUPERB !! Real people in real situations, the best kinds of stories !! Want special effects, car chases, violence and explosions? This film is NOT for you !!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Robert J. Siegel

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Lauren Ambrose

Frankie Wheeler

Joelle Carter

Josee

Jennifer Dundas

Nicola Jenrette

Jamie Harrold

Heath

Joshua Harto

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Synopsis

Frankie (Lauren Ambrose) runs her family's hamburger restaurant with her brother Neil (Josh Pais) and hangs out with her friend Nicola (Jennifer Dundas Lowe), who owns the shop next door. Neil hires a beautiful and inept waitress named Josee (Joelle Carter) who soon expresses a sexual interest in Frankie. Nonplussed, Frankie also draws the attention of Heath (Jamie Harrold), who sells T-shirts to tourists out of his van. Frankie spends the summer juggling friendship and romance.

Director: Robert J. Siegel
Producer: Linda Moran, Robert J. Siegel
Screenwriter: Lisa Bazadona, Robert J. Siegel, Grace Woodard
Distributor: Sundance Channel Home Entertainment, Oceanside Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2002, Original
Box Office (Gross USA): $85.8K
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Surround