The Swimming Pool (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1969, The Swimming Pool is a drama and crime film directed by Jacques Deray, running about 123 minutes. “The most dangerous love-game ever played.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in a magnificent villa near a sun-drenched St. Tropez, lovers Jean-Paul and Marianne are spending a happy, lazy summer holiday. Their only concern is to gratify their mutual passion - until the day when Marianne invites her former lover and his beautiful teenage daughter to spend a few days with them. From the first moment, a certain uneasiness and tension begin to develop between the four, which soon escalates in a dangerous love-game.
Who’s in it. The Swimming Pool stars Romy Schneider as Marianne, Alain Delon as Jean-Paul, Maurice Ronet as Harry and Jane Birkin as Penelope, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Swimming Pool has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swimming Pool page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swimming Pool tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swimming Pool (1969)?
- In US, The Swimming Pool is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swimming Pool worth watching?
- The Swimming Pool holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Swimming Pool?
- The Swimming Pool stars Romy Schneider, Alain Delon, Maurice Ronet, Jane Birkin and Paul Crauchet.
- When was The Swimming Pool released?
- The Swimming Pool was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.