The Midnight Swim (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2015, The Midnight Swim is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Sarah Adina Smith, running about 84 minutes. “Death is not what you think” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Spirit Lake is unusually deep. No diver has ever managed to find the bottom. When Dr. Amelia Brooks disappears during a deep-water dive, her three daughters travel home. They find themselves unable to let go and become drawn into the mysteries of the lake.

Who’s in it. The Midnight Swim stars Lindsay Burdge as June, Jennifer Lafleur as Annie, Aleksa Palladino as Isa and Beth Grant as Amelia Brooks, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Midnight Swim has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, OVID and FilmBox+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Midnight Swim page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Midnight Swim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Midnight Swim (2015)?
In US, The Midnight Swim is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, OVID and FilmBox+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Midnight Swim worth watching?
The Midnight Swim holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Midnight Swim?
The Midnight Swim stars Lindsay Burdge, Jennifer Lafleur, Aleksa Palladino, Beth Grant and Ross Partridge.
When was The Midnight Swim released?
The Midnight Swim was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.