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Sink or Swim (2018)

6.9/10 · 1,607 votes 2h 2m ComedyDrama

#124 of 328 films from 2018 #1002 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Gilles Lellouche · Written by Gilles Lellouche, Julien Lambroschini, Ahmed Hamidi

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Overview

40-year-old Bertrand has been suffering from depression for the last two years and is barely able to keep his head above water. Despite the medication he gulps down all day, every day, and his wife's encouragement, he is unable to find any meaning in his life. Curiously, he will end up finding this sense of purpose at the swimming pool, by joining an all-male synchronised swimming team.

Cast

Mathieu Amalricas Bertrand
Guillaume Canetas Laurent
Benoît Poelvoordeas Marcus
Jean-Hugues Angladeas Simon
Virginie Efiraas Delphine
Leïla Bekhtias Amanda
Marina Foïsas Claire
Philippe Katerineas Thierry
Félix Moatias John
Alban Ivanovas Basile
Balasingham Thamilchelvanas Avanish
Jonathan Zaccaïas Thibault
Mélanie Douteyas Clem
Noée Abitaas Lola

Facts

Release dateOctober 24, 2018
Runtime122 min (2h 2m) — longer as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama
Original titleLe Grand Bain
LanguageFR
IMDbtt7476116

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Questions

How long is Sink or Swim?
Sink or Swim runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Is Sink or Swim worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,607 votes, which places it #124 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 63%) and #1002 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Sink or Swim?
Sink or Swim was directed by Gilles Lellouche. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Beating Hearts (2024), The Players (2012).
Who stars in Sink or Swim?
Mathieu Amalric as Bertrand; Guillaume Canet as Laurent; Benoît Poelvoorde as Marcus; Jean-Hugues Anglade as Simon; Virginie Efira as Delphine; Leïla Bekhti as Amanda.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sink or Swim?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/84079.

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