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Swimmer (2012)

Movie ★ 7.0 17 min

Drama

A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on the banksides including children, lovers and a tramp their thoughts and conversations are also heard. Ultimately, after walking through a wood at night, the boy returns to the water and appears to sink below the surface.

Lynne Ramsay Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 24, 2012
Runtime
17 min
IMDb
tt2149702
Language
Studio
, , , London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Themes

Cast

Tom Litten The Swimmer Niall Burton Child Swimmer Curtis Coker Child Swimmer Tony Heirs Child Swimmer Charlie Likeman Child Swimmer Joshua Coleman Joshua Coleman Boy Samuel Harry Hockday Boy Kit Johnson Boy Caleb Powel Lindon-Emms Boy Gabriel Ronnie Lindon-Emms Boy Joshua John Lindon-Emms Boy Jasper Martin Boy Seth Hunter Perkins Boy Adam Holden Tramp Carolina Main Girl on Bridge Sophie McKeeman Young Lover - Her Oscar McVeigh Young Lover - Him Gemma Norris Girl

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Frequently asked questions

What is Swimmer about?
A young man swims across the rivers and lakes of Britain to a soundtrack of assorted nationalistic music. As he passes people on the banksides including children, lovers and a tramp their thoughts and conversations are also heard. Ultimately, after walking through a wood at night, the boy returns to the water and appears to sink below the surface.
Who directed Swimmer?
Swimmer was directed by Lynne Ramsay.
Who stars in Swimmer?
Swimmer stars Tom Litten, Niall Burton, Curtis Coker, Tony Heirs.
When was Swimmer released?
Swimmer is a 2012 drama film.
Where can I watch Swimmer?
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