The Great Night Swim (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, The Great Night Swim is a drama film directed by Binka Zhelyazkova, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Friends of different generations, practicing different professions, spend together their summer holidays at the seaside every year. It is sunny; they look carefree and happy. They know each other very well, they are used to each other. To such an extent, that bore becomes inevitable. It is boredom that incites them to play a dangerous game. The end is dramatic: a young boy gets killed. It is the moment to draw the bottom line. The question is: Isn't the death of the spirit worse than of the body?
Who’s in it. The Great Night Swim stars Małgorzata Braunek as Zhana, Yanina Kasheva as Ninel, Tanya Shahova as Lora and Lyuben Chatalov as Stoyan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Night Swim page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Night Swim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Night Swim (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Night Swim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Great Night Swim?
- The Great Night Swim stars Małgorzata Braunek, Yanina Kasheva, Tanya Shahova, Lyuben Chatalov and Nikolai Sotirov.
- When was The Great Night Swim released?
- The Great Night Swim was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.