Swimming to Cambodia (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, Swimming to Cambodia is a comedy and documentary film directed by Jonathan Demme, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Spalding Gray sits behind a desk throughout the entire film and recounts his exploits and chance encounters while playing a minor role in the film 'The Killing Fields'. At the same time, he gives a background to the events occurring in Cambodia at the time the film was set.
Who’s in it. Swimming to Cambodia stars Spalding Gray as Self, Sam Waterston as Additional cast from 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage) and Ira Wheeler as Additional cast from 'The Killing Fields' (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Swimming to Cambodia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swimming to Cambodia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swimming to Cambodia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swimming to Cambodia (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swimming to Cambodia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swimming to Cambodia worth watching?
- Swimming to Cambodia holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swimming to Cambodia?
- Swimming to Cambodia stars Spalding Gray, Sam Waterston and Ira Wheeler.
- When was Swimming to Cambodia released?
- Swimming to Cambodia was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.