Against the Current
Synopsis
Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River.
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Against the Current Trailer #1 (2021) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-01
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Joseph Fiennes
Paul Thompson
Samantha Sherman
Katie
Justin Kirk
Jeff Kane
Elizabeth Reaser
Liz Clarke
Michelle Trachtenberg
Suzanne
Amy Hargreaves
Sarah Kane
Mary Tyler Moore
Liz' Mom
Constance Barron
Aunt Karen
Nimo Gandhi
Pasthule
Pell James
Amy Thompson
Martin Shakar
Boatyard Owner
Avery Glymph
Fisherman
Chad Brigockas
Fisherman
Tom O'Rourke
Dock Man
John Rue
Dock Man
Douglas Odell
Dock Man
Seth Kanor
Officer Lefurgy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 13, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Callahan
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Callahan
- Original Title
- Against the Current
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Ambush Entertainment, Ghost Robot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Callahan
Peter Callahan
Sean Kirby
Michael Taylor
Miranda Bailey, Wouter Barendrecht, Richard Bever, Jonathan Gray, Matthew Leutwyler
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Callahan
Director
Peter Callahan
Writer
Michael Taylor
Editor
Roy Farfel
Stunt Coordinator
Wouter Barendrecht
Producer
Mary Jane Skalski
Producer
Michael J. Werner
Producer
Joshua Zeman
Producer
Sean Kirby
Director of Photography
Tommaso Ortino
Production Design
Annie Yun
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Against the Current
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What is Against the Current about?
Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River.
Who directed Against the Current?
Against the Current was directed by Peter Callahan.
Who stars in Against the Current?
The principal cast of Against the Current includes Joseph Fiennes, Samantha Sherman, Justin Kirk, Elizabeth Reaser, Michelle Trachtenberg.
When was Against the Current released and how long is it?
Against the Current was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Against the Current?
Against the Current holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).