The Swimmer

Name: The Swimmer
Genre: Drama
Released: 1968-08-09
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule, Tony Bickley, Marge Champion

1968·Movie·PG·95 min·★ 7.3(273)

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“When you talk about "The Swimmer" will you talk about yourself?”

A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.

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Can I watch The Swimmer in United States? Yes — you can stream The Swimmer in United States on YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About The Swimmer

The Swimmer is a 1968 English-language drama film directed by Frank Perry. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.

The Swimmer was produced by Horizon Pictures and Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 9, 1968, and carries a PG certification.

Director: Frank Perry
Writers: Eleanor Perry
Release date: August 9, 1968
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Horizon Pictures, Columbia Pictures

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The Swimmer cast & crew

The Swimmer was directed by Frank Perry and written by Eleanor Perry.

The cast features Burt Lancaster as Ned Merrill, Janet Landgard as Julie Ann Hooper, Janice Rule as Shirley Abbott, Tony Bickley as Donald Westerhazy, Marge Champion as Peggy Forsburgh, and Nancy Cushman as Mrs. Halloran.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by David L. Quaid, and it was produced by Frank Perry and Roger H. Lewis.

Is The Swimmer worth watching?

The Swimmer holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 273 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Swimmer is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Swimmer

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