Swimming Pool (2003) movie poster

Swimming Pool (2003)

"On the surface, all is calm."
ThumbScore
👍 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 77% (RT: 84%, MC: 70) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Where to Watch

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Director
François Ozon
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
France, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (779 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
70
Cast
Charlotte Rampling as Sarah Morton
Charles Dance as John Bosload
Marc Fayolle as Marcel
Mireille Mossé as Marcel's Daughter
Michel Fau as First Man
Jean-Claude Lecas as Second Man
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 779 votes. Critics gave it 77%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • François Ozon cited several classic crime films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Swimming Pool is a 2003 crime, thriller film directed by François Ozon. 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.

The film has been rated by 779 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a crime film, Swimming Pool delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Swimming Pool (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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