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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV |
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. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
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 Howard Baldwin and Andrew Mason.
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.
How and where to watch Swimming Upstream
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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 United States?
Swimming Upstream is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Swimming Upstream on fuboTV?
Yes — Swimming Upstream is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸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 46 ratings.
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