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Swimming With Men

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Swimming With Men

Released Dec 7, 2018

1h 37m

Comedy

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A man suffering from a midlife crisis finds new meaning in his life after joining an all-male, middle-aged amateur synchronized swimming team.

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Critics Consensus

Swimming with Men touches on thought-provoking themes surrounding modern masculinity, but ultimately never manages to do much more than tread water.

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David Stratton

The Australian

It's a film for blokes who seek a bit of undemanding light entertainment.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 22, 2019

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's a sweet idea for a comedy, and it almost convinces you that it's as funny as it wants to be...It's hard to pick what's missing, but something certainly is.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 14, 2019

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Rex Reed

Observer

There is nothing remarkable or consequential about it, but it's not a waste of time, either.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 11, 2018

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Danny Brogan

Common Sense Media

This British comedy is well-meaning but lacks the belly laughs to make it memorable.

Mar 4, 2025

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Tilly Pearce

metro.co.uk

The movie was more depressing than it was entertaining and needed to embrace its light-hearted side more.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 26, 2021

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Hannah Brown

Jerusalem Post

It's utterly predictable from start to finish, but still fun.

Jul 28, 2020

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O g

A film you can enjoy without too much thought - it's basically an aquatic Full Monty. Good cast and Brydon plays the deadened corporate slave extremely well. 2.5*

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/27/25

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Kirinique S

This movie is so cute. I’ve seen it multiple times, and each time is heartwarming and entertaining and touching. I’ve come to really appreciate these British movies that are about real human beings and feel set in the real world. This movie is proof that you don’t need a huge budget or fancy CGI to make something meaningful. Brings big budget movies to shame. Fast and furious fans should stay away from this movie and from rating it as well. No car chases or inexplicable human strength necessary to create a story that sticks with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Paula L

Funny thought provoking film with common ageing and life themes which most middle agers will relate to - light and fun and based on a true story - thoroughly enjoyable

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/31/23

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john k

This is s dreadful movie , a hard watch , must be some sort of tax right off because it had bad script bad plot bad acting

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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isla s

This film looks and seems like a feature length TV comedy, sitcom special. Its quite lighthearted and has some mildly amusing moments although its also somewhat cheesy and it was a little too predictable for my personal taste. I suppose it highlights the loveable British, or English, eccentric and its about pulling yourself through tough crossroads with the help of a few friends and a shared love of something. I did say its cheesy!. Its a pretty simple film really. Not unwatchable but not especially good either. This is a pretty middle of the road, average watch.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

They don’t particularly say anything fun but the idea of it all it rather funny 2.4. Felt like it was trying to be a bit like dodgeball maybe

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/23/21

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Synopsis

A man suffering from a midlife crisis finds new meaning in his life after joining an all-male, middle-aged amateur synchronized swimming team.

Director: Oliver Parker
Producer: Stewart Le Maréchal, Maggie Monteith
Screenwriter: Aschlin Ditta
Distributor: Sundance Selects
Production Co: Dignity Film Finance, IFC Films, MetFilm Production, Shoebox Films, Amp Film
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 7, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 7, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $19.6K
Runtime: 1h 37m

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