The Swimmer
1968, English. Directed by Frank Perry.
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A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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The Swimmer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Frank PerryDirector
- Burt LancasterNed Merrill
- Janet LandgardJulie Ann Hooper
- Janice RuleShirley Abbott
- Tony BickleyDonald Westerhazy
- Marge ChampionPeggy Forsburgh
- Nancy CushmanMrs. Halloran
- Bill FioreHowie Hunsacker
- Rose GregorioSylvia Finney
- David GarfieldTicket Seller
- Kim HunterBetty Graham
- Charles DrakeHoward Graham
- Bernie HamiltonChauffeur
Details
- Released
- 9 August 1968
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Eleanor Perry
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What The Swimmer is based on
The Swimmer is based on The Swimmer, a short story by John Cheever.
Short story
The Swimmer
By John Cheever
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The Swimmer: quick answers
Is The Swimmer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 282 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Swimmer?
The Swimmer runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Swimmer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Swimmer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Swimmer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Swimmer yet.
Which OTT platform is The Swimmer on?
The Swimmer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Swimmer?
If you liked The Swimmer, try NYAD, The Gift, Synecdoche, New York.
Who directed The Swimmer?
The Swimmer (1968) was directed by Frank Perry and stars Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule.
What is The Swimmer based on?
The Swimmer is based on The Swimmer, a short story by John Cheever.