Swimming Pool
“On the surface, all is calm.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Swimming Pool movie trailer.
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-09-22
Top Cast
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Charlotte Rampling
Sarah Morton
Ludivine Sagnier
Julie
Charles Dance
John Bosload
Marc Fayolle
Marcel
Jean-Marie Lamour
Franck
Mireille Mossé
Marcel's Daughter
Michel Fau
First Man
Jean-Claude Lecas
Second Man
Émilie Gavois-Kahn
Waitress at Cafe
Erarde Forestali
Old Man
Lauren Farrow
Julia
Sebastian Harcombe
Terry Long
Frances Cuka
Lady on the Underground
Keith Yeates
Sarah's Father
Tricia Aileen
John Bosload's Secretary
Glen Davies
Pub Barman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 2, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 6, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.88x
+$14.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Ozon
- Screenplay & Story
- François Ozon
- Original Score
- Philippe Rombi
- Original Title
- Swimming Pool
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $7.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.4M
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Fidélité Productions, Gimages, FOZ, Headforce Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Ozon
François Ozon, Emmanuèle Bernheim
Philippe Rombi
Yorick Le Saux
Monica Coleman
Olivier Delbosc, Marc Missonnier
Department Leadership Roster
François Ozon
Director
François Ozon
Screenplay
Olivier Delbosc
Producer
Marc Missonnier
Producer
Philippe Rombi
Original Music Composer
Yorick Le Saux
Director of Photography
Monica Coleman
Editor
Pascaline Chavanne
Costume Design
Emmanuèle Bernheim
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swimming Pool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swimming Pool about?
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.
Who directed Swimming Pool?
Swimming Pool was directed by François Ozon.
Who stars in Swimming Pool?
The principal cast of Swimming Pool includes Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier, Charles Dance, Marc Fayolle, Jean-Marie Lamour.
When was Swimming Pool released and how long is it?
Swimming Pool was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Swimming Pool?
Swimming Pool had a reported production budget of $7.8M and grossed $22.4M at the worldwide box office (2.88 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Swimming Pool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swimming Pool was composed by Philippe Rombi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swimming Pool?
Swimming Pool holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).