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Swimming Pool (2003)

“On the surface, all is calm.”

6.5/10 · 818 votes 1h 42m r ThrillerCrime

#80 of 156 films from 2003 #1316 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by François Ozon · Written by François Ozon, Emmanuèle Bernheim

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Overview

A British crime novelist travels to her publisher's upmarket summer house in Southern France to seek solitude in order to work on her next book. However, the unexpected arrival of the publisher's daughter induces complications and a subsequent crime.

Cast

Charlotte Ramplingas Sarah Morton
Ludivine Sagnieras Julie
Charles Danceas John Bosload
Marc Fayolleas Marcel
Jean-Marie Lamouras Franck
Mireille Mosséas Marcel's Daughter
Michel Fauas First Man
Jean-Claude Lecasas Second Man
Émilie Gavois-Kahnas Waitress at Cafe
Erarde Forestalias Old Man
Lauren Farrowas Julia
Sebastian Harcombeas Terry Long
Frances Cukaas Lady on the Underground
Keith Yeatesas Sarah's Father

Facts

Release dateMay 21, 2003
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) — about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$7,800,000
Box office$22,441,323 (2.9× budget)
IMDbtt0324133

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Questions

How long is Swimming Pool?
Swimming Pool runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Swimming Pool worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 818 votes, which places it #80 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 49%) and #1316 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Swimming Pool?
Swimming Pool was directed by François Ozon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Summer of 85 (2020), Frantz (2016), By the Grace of God (2019).
Who stars in Swimming Pool?
Charlotte Rampling as Sarah Morton; Ludivine Sagnier as Julie; Charles Dance as John Bosload; Marc Fayolle as Marcel; Jean-Marie Lamour as Franck; Mireille Mossé as Marcel's Daughter.
What is Swimming Pool rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Swimming Pool?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/143802.

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