The Swimmer
Seen it?1968 | 95 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1968: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 121K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Perry
- Burt LancasterNed Merrill
- Janet LandgardJulie Ann Hooper
- Janice RuleShirley Abbott
- Tony BickleyDonald Westerhazy
- Marge ChampionPeggy Forsburgh
- Nancy CushmanMrs. Halloran
- Bill FioreHowie Hunsacker
- Rose GregorioSylvia Finney
- David GarfieldTicket Seller
- Kim HunterBetty Graham