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The Swimmers
The Swimmers

The Swimmers

November 24, 2022
2h 14m
Drama
History
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100
Audience
74/100
Story
78/100
Acting
83/100
Cinematography
85/100
Soundtrack
75/100

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.

Where to Watch

Streaming
Netflix
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Details

Director
Sally El Hosaini
Cast
Manal Issa, Nathalie Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer, Ali Suliman, James Floyd, Ahmed Malek, Kinda Alloush, Nahel Tzegai, Carlotta De Gregori, Victoria Valcheva
Release Date
November 24, 2022
Production
Working Title Films, AZ Celtic Films

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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Mo
MovieCritic
Critic
December 15, 2023🇺🇸 US
90/100

An outstanding film that delivers on all fronts. The performances are stellar, and the direction is impeccable. Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Story: 92Acting: 95Cinematography: 88Soundtrack: 85
Fi
FilmFan123
User
December 10, 2023🇬🇧 GB
98/100

Absolutely loved it! The story kept me engaged from start to finish, and the visuals were breathtaking. One of the best I've seen this year.

Story: 97Acting: 99Cinematography: 99Soundtrack: 96
Ci
CinemaExpert
Critic
December 5, 2023🇫🇷 FR
70/100

While the film has its moments, it falls short in some areas. The pacing is uneven, but the strong performances make up for it somewhat.

Story: 65Acting: 80Cinematography: 75Soundtrack: 60

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