Swimming Pool
2003, English. Directed by François Ozon.
On the surface, all is calm.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 826 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- François OzonDirector
- Charlotte RamplingSarah Morton
- Ludivine SagnierJulie
- Charles DanceJohn Bosload
- Marc FayolleMarcel
- Jean-Marie LamourFranck
- Mireille MosséMarcel's Daughter
- Michel FauFirst Man
- Jean-Claude LecasSecond Man
- Émilie Gavois-KahnWaitress at Cafe
- Erarde ForestaliOld Man
- Lauren FarrowJulia
- Sebastian HarcombeTerry Long
Details
- Released
- 21 May 2003
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- François Ozon, Emmanuèle Bernheim
- Budget
- $7.8M
- Box office
- $22M
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What Swimming Pool is based on
Swimming Pool is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Swimming Pool: quick answers
Is Swimming Pool worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 826 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Swimming Pool?
Swimming Pool runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Swimming Pool have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Swimming Pool. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Swimming Pool parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Swimming Pool is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Swimming Pool on?
Swimming Pool isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Swimming Pool?
If you liked Swimming Pool, try Layer Cake, The Woman in the Window, Blitz.
Who directed Swimming Pool?
Swimming Pool (2003) was directed by François Ozon and stars Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier, Charles Dance.
What is Swimming Pool based on?
Swimming Pool is adapted from a novel.