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Swimming Upstream (2002)

Movie ★ 7.0 105 min

Drama TV Movie

This is a heart-wrenching story about a happy-go-lucky 17 year-old boy with a passion for life and love. Under his free spirit are problems that he must deal with. His mother died, his alcoholic father is unapproachable, and ...the biggest problem of all... he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The only support he receives is from a sister who also lives a fractured life, his immature best friend, and his girlfriend. "Swimming Upstream" is a moving and honest look at life's painful realities and how this teen deals with them.

Robert J. Emery Director Robert J. Emery Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 2002
Runtime
105 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0259017

Cast

Matt Czuchry Matt Czuchry Morris Bird III Ben Savage Ben Savage Teddy Benevides Kelly Rutherford Kelly Rutherford Sandra Bird Elisabeth Harnois Elisabeth Harnois Julie Sutton Michael Moriarty Michael Moriarty Morris Bird II

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Frequently asked questions

What is Swimming Upstream about?
This is a heart-wrenching story about a happy-go-lucky 17 year-old boy with a passion for life and love. Under his free spirit are problems that he must deal with. His mother died, his alcoholic father is unapproachable, and ...the biggest problem of all... he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The only support he receives is from a sister who also lives a fractured life, his immature best friend, and his girlfriend. "Swimming Upstream" is a moving and honest look at life's painful realities and how this teen deals with them.
Who directed Swimming Upstream?
Swimming Upstream was directed by Robert J. Emery.
Who stars in Swimming Upstream?
Swimming Upstream stars Matt Czuchry, Ben Savage, Kelly Rutherford, Elisabeth Harnois.
When was Swimming Upstream released?
Swimming Upstream is a 2002 drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Swimming Upstream?
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