
Drown
Seen it?2015 | 93 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for people who'll be humming afterwards and people who like a story that keeps them on their toes. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. If you loved The Normal Heart, start here. It rewards close attention right to the end.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 33 min. It jumps around in time, so stay with it.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Len is a Surf Lifesaving champion, a legend in the cloistered surf club just like his father. When the younger, faster, and fitter Phil arrives at the club, Len’s legendary status starts to crumble. Then Len sees Phil arriving in the company of another man. Phil is gay.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dean Francis
- Matt LevettLen
- Jack MatthewsPhil
- Harry CookMeat
- Sam AndersonTom
- JayR TinacoDan
- Maya StangeWoman Who Drowned
- Lucy GreenGirl on Beach #1
- Jeremy BurtenshawGroundskeeper
- Jessina OakesGirl On Beach #2
- Meg McDermottGirl On Beach #3