The Swimmers
Synopsis
From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-01
Top Cast
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Nathalie Issa
Yusra Mardini
Manal Issa
Sarah Mardini
Matthias Schweighöfer
Sven
Ahmed Malek
Nizar
James Floyd
Emad
Nahel Tzegai
Shada
Akuc Bol
Onnab
Elmi Rashid Elmi
Bilal
Ali Zayn
Abdo
Kinda Alloush
Mervat Mardini
Ali Suliman
Ezzat Mardini
Aso Sherabayani
Mo
Mudar Abbara
Fadi
Giorgio Spiegelfeld
Gustaf
Dritan Kastrati
Vadim
Csémy Balázs
Gabor
Roderick Hill
Viktor
Victoria Valcheva
Kostana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sally El Hosaini
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Thorne
- Original Score
- Steven Price
- Original Title
- The Swimmers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sally El Hosaini
Jack Thorne
Steven Price
Christopher Ross
Iain Kitching
Tim Bevan, Stephen Daldry, Eric Fellner, Ali Jaafar, Katherine Pomfret
Department Leadership Roster
Sally El Hosaini
Director
Jack Thorne
Writer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Ali Jaafar
Producer
Patrick Rolfe
Production Design
Molly Emma Rowe
Costume Design
Iain Kitching
Editor
Christopher Ross
Director of Photography
Steven Price
Original Music Composer
Tim Cole
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swimmers
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What is The Swimmers about?
From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.
Who directed The Swimmers?
The Swimmers was directed by Sally El Hosaini.
Who stars in The Swimmers?
The principal cast of The Swimmers includes Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer, Ahmed Malek, James Floyd.
When was The Swimmers released and how long is it?
The Swimmers was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Swimmers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swimmers was composed by Steven Price.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swimmers?
The Swimmers holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).