The Swimmer (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2021, The Swimmer is a drama film directed by Adam Kalderon, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Erez, a rising star in the Israeli swimming scene, arrives at a godforsaken training camp held in a boarding school. The winner of the competition held there wins one ticket to the Olympics. There he meets Nevo, beautiful, gifted, who awakens subconscious desires in him. However, their swimming coach does not believe in friendships between competitors. Warned to stay away from Nevo, Erez is still too attracted to him. In between practices, he attempts to act upon his feelings…
Who’s in it. The Swimmer stars Omer Perelman Striks as Erez, Nadia Kucher as Paloma, Asaf Jonas as Nevo and Igal Reznik as Dema, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Swimmer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swimmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swimmer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swimmer (2021)?
- In US, The Swimmer is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swimmer worth watching?
- The Swimmer holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Swimmer?
- The Swimmer stars Omer Perelman Striks, Nadia Kucher, Asaf Jonas, Igal Reznik and Gal Ben Amra.
- When was The Swimmer released?
- The Swimmer was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.