Swimming with Men

Name: Swimming with Men
Genre: Drama, Sport, Comedy, Romance
Released: December 7, 2018
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 44
Cast: Adeel Akhtar, Chris Jepson, Daniel Mays, Jim Carter, Nathaniel Parker

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IFC Films | Release Date: December 7, 2018 | NR

Starring: Adeel Akhtar, Chris Jepson, Daniel Mays, Jim Carter, Nathaniel Parker, Rob Brydon, Ronan Daly, Rupert Graves, Spike White, Thomas Turgoose

Summary: His job is a drag, his wife may be cheating on him, and he’s not getting any younger. Accountant Eric (Rob Brydon) is simply treading water when he discovers a newfound sense of purpose thanks to an unexpected source: a group of similarly stuck-in-a-rut guys who have found camaraderie and self-worth through synchronized swimming. Sure, theyHis job is a drag, his wife may be cheating on him, and he’s not getting any younger. Accountant Eric (Rob Brydon) is simply treading water when he discovers a newfound sense of purpose thanks to an unexpected source: a group of similarly stuck-in-a-rut guys who have found camaraderie and self-worth through synchronized swimming. Sure, they may be a bit paunchy, but they’re determined to prove they have what it takes to be a whirling, twirling, scissor-kicking aquatic dream team. And they’ve set their sights on the ultimate prize: the world championship. [IFC Films]… Expand

Director: Oliver Parker

Genre(s): Drama, Sport, Comedy, Romance

Rating: NR

Runtime: 96 min

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 18, 2018

“Swimming” wears its “Full Monty” ambitions (it isn’t on that level, but its funny enough) on its trunks, with the flippant banter and blend of melancholy sentimentality and sight gag silliness. It even uses a Tom Jones anthem for its “big finish.” Yeah, there’s an “informal world championships” for men who do this. No, seriously. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Dec 6, 2018

This film floats, but, like a synchro-swimmer doing the “egg beater” leg movement, it needs a fair bit of strenuous activity to keep it upright. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Dec 6, 2018

From top to bottom, it’s Brydon’s film, and his performance matches the modesty of the surroundings: rarely pushing too hard, he finds just the right groove as a browbeaten Everyman lacking spring in his step (or dash in his breaststroke). Read full review

Wendy Ide

Dec 6, 2018

This latest in the ‘personal growth through gentle humiliation’ genre is amiable enough, but does suffer from the over-familiarity of themes and plot-points. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Sheila O'Malley

Dec 7, 2018

A gentle low-key comedy. Read full review

Empire Liz Beardsworth

Dec 6, 2018

Despite a strong cast, promising premise and a timely attempt to explore male neurosis, Swimming With Men is let down by slight characterisation, by-the-numbers plotting and heavy-handed jokes that desperately need arm bands. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Dec 5, 2018

Aiming for charm but instead coming across as hopelessly forced, Swimming With Men barely manages to stay afloat. Read full review

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Voodoo123

Aug 9, 2022

The dry humour and decent production quality elevate the weak plot. It was an entertaining if poorly paced comedy film with a vaguely 'underdog sports team' theme.

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inakachick

Jan 20, 2019

I rather enjoyed this movie - it's a pretty gentle comedy. It's all been done before but Rob Brydon is watchable. The ending was very overcooked and there is a side story with a love interest with an 18 year age gap between actors which felt shoe-horned in. Overall a fun, derivative, veryI rather enjoyed this movie - it's a pretty gentle comedy. It's all been done before but Rob Brydon is watchable. The ending was very overcooked and there is a side story with a love interest with an 18 year age gap between actors which felt shoe-horned in. Overall a fun, derivative, very British but un-challenging film.… Expand

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DawdlingPoet

Nov 28, 2021

This film looks and seems like a feature length TV comedy, sitcom special. Its quite lighthearted and has some mildly amusing moments although its also somewhat cheesy and it was a little too predictable for my personal taste.

I suppose it highlights the loveable British, or English,This film looks and seems like a feature length TV comedy, sitcom special. Its quite lighthearted and has some mildly amusing moments although its also somewhat cheesy and it was a little too predictable for my personal taste.

I suppose it highlights the loveable British, or English, eccentric and its about pulling yourself through tough crossroads with the help of a few friends and a shared love of something. I did say its cheesy!. Its a pretty simple film really. Not unwatchable but not especially good either. This is a pretty middle of the road, average watch.… Expand

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