Movie

The Swimmer

“When you talk about "The Swimmer" will you talk about yourself?”

★ 7.3(264)19681h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Frank Perry
Release date: 1968-08-09
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Horizon Pictures

The Swimmer — trailer

About The Swimmer

The Swimmer is a 1968 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Frank Perry, starring Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard and Janice Rule. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 264 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Swimmer in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Ned Merrill

Janet Landgard

Julie Ann Hooper

Janice Rule

Shirley Abbott

Tony Bickley

Donald Westerhazy

Marge Champion

Peggy Forsburgh

Nancy Cushman

Mrs. Halloran

Bill Fiore

Howie Hunsacker

Rose Gregorio

Sylvia Finney

David Garfield

Ticket Seller

Kim Hunter

Betty Graham

Charles Drake

Howard Graham

Bernie Hamilton

Chauffeur

Themes & keywords

upper classmidlife crisisconnecticutswimming poolneighborswimmerdisillusionmentbased on short storypool partyexistential crisispool-hoppingpsychological breakdownpsychological introspectionsuburban surrealism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Swimmer in Mexico?+

The Swimmer is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Swimmer on Netflix?+

The Swimmer is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Swimmer?+

The Swimmer has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Swimmer?+

The Swimmer stars Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule, Tony Bickley and Marge Champion.

When did The Swimmer come out?+

The Swimmer is a 1968 movie directed by Frank Perry.

What genre is The Swimmer?+

The Swimmer is Drama film.

Who directed The Swimmer?+

The Swimmer was directed by Frank Perry.