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5.5 / 10(34 votes)IMDb20151h 33mAustralia

Drown

“Get ready for a night out with the boys.”

Synopsis

Len is a Surf Lifesaving champion, a legend in the cloistered surf club just like his father. When the younger, faster, and fitter Phil arrives at the club, Len’s legendary status starts to crumble. Then Len sees Phil arriving in the company of another man. Phil is gay.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Drown - Trailer - Peccadillo PicturesOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-09

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Chèries Cheris Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 28, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 26, 2015

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dean Francis
Screenplay & Story
Dean Francis, Stephen Davis
Original Score
Ian Kitney
Original Title
Drown
Country of Origin
Australia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
JJ Splice Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dean Francis

Screenplay & Story

Dean Francis, Stephen Davis

Original Score & Music

Ian Kitney

Director of Photography

Dean Cropp

Film Editing

Dean Francis, Thomas Goodin

Producers

Ross James Jacobs, Raymond Y.H. Chan, Lucas Plunkett, Simon Plunkett, Nicole Harcourt

Department Leadership Roster

Dean Francis

Dean Francis

Director

Dean Francis

Dean Francis

Writer

Stephen Davis

Writer

Dean Francis

Dean Francis

Editor

Thomas Goodin

Editor

Christopher Baldry

Costume Design

Christopher Baldry

Production Design

Stephen Davis

Producer

Dean Francis

Dean Francis

Producer

Chloe Lawrence-Hartcher

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Drown.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drown

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What is Drown about?

Len is a Surf Lifesaving champion, a legend in the cloistered surf club just like his father. When the younger, faster, and fitter Phil arrives at the club, Len’s legendary status starts to crumble. Then Len sees Phil arriving in the company of another man. Phil is gay.

Who directed Drown?

Drown was directed by Dean Francis.

Who stars in Drown?

The principal cast of Drown includes Matt Levett, Jack Matthews, Harry Cook, Sam Anderson, JayR Tinaco.

When was Drown released and how long is it?

Drown was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for Drown?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Drown was composed by Ian Kitney.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Drown?

Drown holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).