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The Swimmers (2022)

7.4/10 · 664 votes 2h 14m pg-13 DramaHistory

#47 of 226 films from 2022 #1063 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Sally El Hosaini · Written by Jack Thorne

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Overview

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.

Cast

Manal Issaas Sarah Mardini
Nathalie Issaas Yusra Mardini
Matthias Schweighöferas Sven
Ali Sulimanas Ezzat Mardini
James Floydas Emad
Ahmed Malekas Nizar
Kinda Alloushas Mervat Mardini
Akuc Bolas Onnab
Nahel Tzegaias Shada
Ali Zaynas Abdo
Victoria Valchevaas Kostana
Sue King-Spearas Refugee
Bridgitta Royas Diana
Aso Sherabayanias Mo

Facts

Release dateSeptember 8, 2022
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) — longer as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
IMDbtt8745676

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Questions

How long is The Swimmers?
The Swimmers runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is The Swimmers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 664 votes, which places it #47 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 80%) and #1063 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Swimmers?
The Swimmers was directed by Sally El Hosaini.
Who stars in The Swimmers?
Manal Issa as Sarah Mardini; Nathalie Issa as Yusra Mardini; Matthias Schweighöfer as Sven; Ali Suliman as Ezzat Mardini; James Floyd as Emad; Ahmed Malek as Nizar.
What is The Swimmers rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Swimmers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/102587.

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