Swimming with Men
“Sync or Swim”
Synopsis
A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-17
Top Cast
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Rob Brydon
Eric Scott
Rupert Graves
Luke
Jim Carter
Ted
Daniel Mays
Colin
Adeel Akhtar
Kurt
Thomas Turgoose
Tom
Charlotte Riley
Sarah
Jane Horrocks
Heather Scott
Nathaniel Parker
Lewis
Spike White
Billy Scott
Robert Daws
Michael Blore
Christian Rubeck
Jonas
Ronan Daly
New Guy
Chris Jepson
Silent Bob
Andrew Knott
Alan
Stephen Patten
Alan's Friend
Harry Demmon
Stewart
Orlando Seale
Cassius
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Parker
- Screenplay & Story
- Aschlin Ditta
- Original Score
- Charlie Mole
- Original Title
- Swimming with Men
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Met Film Production, Dignity Film Finance, Shoebox Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Parker
Aschlin Ditta
Charlie Mole
David Raedeker, Alice Pennefather
Liana Del Giudice
Ian Dawson, Ben Friedman, Guy Heeley, Norman Humphrey, Nadia Khamlichi
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Le Marechal
Producer
Anna Mohr-Pietsch
Producer
Maggie Monteith
Producer
Charlie Mole
Original Music Composer
David Raedeker
Director of Photography
Liana Del Giudice
Editor
Amanda McArthur
Production Design
Jo Thompson
Costume Design
Oliver Parker
Director
Aschlin Ditta
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swimming with Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Swimming with Men about?
A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team.
Who directed Swimming with Men?
Swimming with Men was directed by Oliver Parker.
Who stars in Swimming with Men?
The principal cast of Swimming with Men includes Rob Brydon, Rupert Graves, Jim Carter, Daniel Mays, Adeel Akhtar.
When was Swimming with Men released and how long is it?
Swimming with Men was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Swimming with Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swimming with Men was composed by Charlie Mole.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swimming with Men?
Swimming with Men holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).