Sink or Swim (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, Sink or Swim is a comedy and drama film directed by Gilles Lellouche, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. 40-year-old Bertrand has been suffering from depression for the last two years and is barely able to keep his head above water. Despite the medication he gulps down all day, every day, and his wife's encouragement, he is unable to find any meaning in his life. Curiously, he will end up finding this sense of purpose at the swimming pool, by joining an all-male synchronised swimming team.
Who’s in it. Sink or Swim stars Mathieu Amalric as Bertrand, Guillaume Canet as Laurent, Virginie Efira as Delphine and Benoît Poelvoorde as Marcus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sink or Swim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sink or Swim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sink or Swim tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sink or Swim (2018)?
- In US, Sink or Swim is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sink or Swim worth watching?
- Sink or Swim holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sink or Swim?
- Sink or Swim stars Mathieu Amalric, Guillaume Canet, Virginie Efira, Benoît Poelvoorde and Leïla Bekhti.
- When was Sink or Swim released?
- Sink or Swim was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.