Swimmer (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Swimmer is a drama film directed by Lynne Ramsay, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on the banksides including children, lovers and a tramp their thoughts and conversations are also heard. Ultimately, after walking through a wood at night, the boy returns to the water and appears to sink below the surface.
Who’s in it. Swimmer stars Tom Litten as The Swimmer, Niall Burton as Child Swimmer, Curtis Coker as Child Swimmer and Tony Heirs as Child Swimmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Swimmer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swimmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swimmer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swimmer (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swimmer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swimmer worth watching?
- Swimmer holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swimmer?
- Swimmer stars Tom Litten, Niall Burton, Curtis Coker, Tony Heirs and Charlie Likeman.
- When was Swimmer released?
- Swimmer was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.