Swimming Pool (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2003, Swimming Pool is a thriller and crime film directed by François Ozon, running about 102 minutes. “On the surface, all is calm.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British crime novelist travels to her publisher's upmarket summer house in Southern France to seek solitude in order to work on her next book. However, the unexpected arrival of the publisher's daughter induces complications and a subsequent crime.
Who’s in it. Swimming Pool stars Charlotte Rampling as Sarah Morton, Ludivine Sagnier as Julie, Charles Dance as John Bosload and Jean-Marie Lamour as Franck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Swimming Pool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on MUBI, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swimming Pool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swimming Pool tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swimming Pool (2003)?
- In GB, Swimming Pool is available to stream on MUBI, BFI Player and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swimming Pool worth watching?
- Swimming Pool holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swimming Pool?
- Swimming Pool stars Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier, Charles Dance, Jean-Marie Lamour and Marc Fayolle.
- When was Swimming Pool released?
- Swimming Pool was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.