Swimming Upstream (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 1.5
Released in 1990, Swimming Upstream is a romance film directed by Joji Matsuoka, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. One day after school, Kaoru glances at Sonoko at the pool side. He falls in love with her at first sight and decides to join the swimming team even though he cannot swim.
Who’s in it. Swimming Upstream stars Michitaka Tsutsui, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma and Kazuko Shirakawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Swimming Upstream has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swimming Upstream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swimming Upstream tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swimming Upstream (1990)?
- In US, Swimming Upstream is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swimming Upstream worth watching?
- Swimming Upstream holds an audience score of 1.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swimming Upstream?
- Swimming Upstream stars Michitaka Tsutsui, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma, Kazuko Shirakawa and Tadanobu Asano.
- When was Swimming Upstream released?
- Swimming Upstream was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.