Yes, I Can't Swim (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2022, Yes, I Can't Swim is a drama film directed by Kensaku Watanabe, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuji Takanashi is a university philosophy professor who can't swim. Making awkward justifications to himself about the relationship between water and people, still he decides on the spur of the moment to enroll in a swimming class. There he encounters the teacher Shizuka Usuhara, who ignores his last-minute hesitation and enrolls him.
Who’s in it. Yes, I Can't Swim stars Hiroki Hasegawa as Yuji Takanashi, Haruka Ayase as Shizuka Usuhara, Kaoru Kobayashi as Professor Kamoshita and Junko Abe as Namie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Yes, I Can't Swim 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 Yes, I Can't Swim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yes, I Can't Swim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yes, I Can't Swim (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yes, I Can't Swim change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yes, I Can't Swim worth watching?
- Yes, I Can't Swim holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yes, I Can't Swim?
- Yes, I Can't Swim stars Hiroki Hasegawa, Haruka Ayase, Kaoru Kobayashi, Junko Abe and Kumiko Aso.
- When was Yes, I Can't Swim released?
- Yes, I Can't Swim was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.
