

Swimming Upstream
A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
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Where is Swimming Upstream streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Univer Video | — |
About Swimming Upstream
Swimming Upstream is a 2003 English-language drama film directed by Russell Mulcahy. The cast is led by Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer. It has a runtime of 1h 54m.
Swimming Upstream was produced by Crusader Entertainment, Pacific Film and Television Commission, and Baldwin Entertainment Group and made in Australia. It was released on February 27, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Writers
- Anthony Fingleton
- Release date
- February 27, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Production
- Crusader Entertainment, Pacific Film and Television Commission, Baldwin Entertainment Group
Swimming Upstream cast & crew
Swimming Upstream was directed by Russell Mulcahy and written by Anthony Fingleton.
The cast features Geoffrey Rush as Harold Fingleton, Judy Davis as Dora Fingleton, Jesse Spencer as Tony Fingleton, Tim Draxl as John Fingleton, Deborah Kennedy as Billie, and David Hoflin as Harold Fingleton Jr..
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Martin McGrath and it was produced by William J. Immerman and Karen Elise Baldwin.
Is Swimming Upstream worth watching?
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Swimming Upstream is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Swimming Upstream

Geoffrey Rush
Harold Fingleton

Judy Davis
Dora Fingleton

Jesse Spencer
Tony Fingleton

Tim Draxl
John Fingleton

Deborah Kennedy
Billie

David Hoflin
Harold Fingleton Jr.

Craig Horner
Ronald Fingleton
Brittany Byrnes
Diane Fingleton
Mitchell Dellevergin
Young Tony
Thomas Davidson
Young John
Kain O'Keeffe
Young Harold Jr.
Robert Quinn
Young Ronald
Swimming Upstream — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Swimming Upstream in India?
Swimming Upstream is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Swimming Upstream in the US?
In the US, Swimming Upstream is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Swimming Upstream in the UK?
In the UK, Swimming Upstream is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
▸What language is Swimming Upstream in?
Swimming Upstream is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Swimming Upstream?
Swimming Upstream runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is Swimming Upstream rated?
Swimming Upstream is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 48 ratings.











