The Swimsuit Issue

2008

1h 38m

Comedy

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41%

Audience Score

250+ Ratings

Divorced, unemployed journalist Fredrik (Jonas Inde) always looks forward to his weekly hockey game with his pals at the local recreation center. When they lose their weekly time slot, Fredrik and his friends decide on a whim to form an all-male synchronized swimming team. Although it's originally a lark, the men discover an unexpected commitment to their new passion, helped by Fredrik's teenage daughter, Sara (Amanda Davin), an accomplished swimmer who reluctantly becomes the team's coach.

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

[It does] justice to this oft-mocked sport as an oasis of uncommon buoyancy under extraordinary pressure.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 2, 2010

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Daniel M. Gold

New York Times

Low-key and gently touches on issues not usually found in sports comedies: hard times, fragmented families, reverse discrimination.

Rated: 3/5

May 21, 2010

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Eric D. Snider

EricDSnider.com

Rated: B-

Apr 4, 2011

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

The pool routines are a good excuse for a great deal of funny business but the writers struggle to flesh out the subsidiary characters.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 7, 2010

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an interesting take on this oft joked-about competing sport, reverse discrimination, friendships and family issues.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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The most boring film i have ever seen. There is simply nothing funny in it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Light-hearted and super fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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iy ou liked the full monty...than this is the right choice for you

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Fine, distinct description of the relationship between a guy 'in-between-jobs' and his daugter, his mates, ex, and the world around them

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

Haha, den va rÃ¤tt kul.... & fÃ¥nig

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Måns Herngren

Director

Jonas Inde

Fredrik

Amanda Davin

Sara

Peter Gardiner

Victor

Benny Haag

Peter

Jimmy Lindström

Larry

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Synopsis

Divorced, unemployed journalist Fredrik (Jonas Inde) always looks forward to his weekly hockey game with his pals at the local recreation center. When they lose their weekly time slot, Fredrik and his friends decide on a whim to form an all-male synchronized swimming team. Although it's originally a lark, the men discover an unexpected commitment to their new passion, helped by Fredrik's teenage daughter, Sara (Amanda Davin), an accomplished swimmer who reluctantly becomes the team's coach.

Director: Måns Herngren
Screenwriter: Måns Herngren, Jane Magnusson, Brian Cordray
Production Co: Zentropa Entertainment, Gadda Five, Sveriges Television, Nordisk Film
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: Swedish
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 38m

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