Swimming Upstream
Synopsis
A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Swimming Upstream (2003) Official Trailer - Geoffrey Rush, Jesse Spencer Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-08
Top Cast
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Geoffrey Rush
Harold Fingleton
Judy Davis
Dora Fingleton
Jesse Spencer
Tony Fingleton
Tim Draxl
John Fingleton
Deborah Kennedy
Billie
David Hoflin
Harold Fingleton Jr.
Craig Horner
Ronald Fingleton
Brittany Byrnes
Diane Fingleton
Mitchell Dellevergin
Young Tony
Thomas Davidson
Young John
Kain O'Keeffe
Young Harold Jr.
Robert Quinn
Young Ronald
Keeara Byrnes
Young Diane
Mark Hembrow
Tommy
Simon Burvill-Holmes
Brother Campbell
Melissa Thomas
Dawn Fraser
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Fingleton
- Original Score
- Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek
- Original Title
- Swimming Upstream
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Crusader Entertainment, Pacific Film and Television Commission, Baldwin Entertainment Group, Upstream Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Mulcahy
Anthony Fingleton, Diane Fingleton
Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek
Martin McGrath
Marcus D'Arcy
Howard Baldwin, Karen Elise Baldwin, Anthony Fingleton, William J. Immerman, Andrew Mason
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Fingleton
Screenplay
Howard Baldwin
Producer
Karen Elise Baldwin
Producer
Marcus D'Arcy
Editor
Roger Ford
Production Design
Angus Strathie
Costume Design
Russell Mulcahy
Director
Paul Pumpian
Producer
Martin McGrath
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swimming Upstream
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What is Swimming Upstream about?
A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
Who directed Swimming Upstream?
Swimming Upstream was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
Who stars in Swimming Upstream?
The principal cast of Swimming Upstream includes Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Tim Draxl, Deborah Kennedy.
When was Swimming Upstream released and how long is it?
Swimming Upstream was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Swimming Upstream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swimming Upstream was composed by Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek.
Is Swimming Upstream based on a book or true story?
Swimming Upstream is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Diane Fingleton", Book: "Anthony Fingleton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swimming Upstream?
Swimming Upstream holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).