Diving In (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 3.3

Released in 1990, Diving In is a comedy and drama film directed by Strathford Hamilton, running about 93 minutes. “A last chance to win... A first chance to love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A high school diver fights his fear of heights and diving to get onto the team. He gets onto the team, only to find that he must dive the high platform in order to compete. His problems are further compounded by social issues out of the pool. His sister is being taken advantage of by the local tough-guy, and his coach writes him off as a loser. To aid in his overcoming of his phobia, he enlists in a previous women's olympic coach, whom he falls for and crosses the line between business and pleasure. During his training with the new coach, he experiences a bad diving accident and is warned not to dive in the championship. He ignores these warnings, and enters the competition.
Who’s in it. Diving In stars Matt Lattanzi as Jerome Colter, Matt Adler as Wayne Hopkins, Kristy Swanson as Terry Hopkins and Burt Young as Coach Mack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Diving In has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diving In page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diving In tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diving In (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diving In change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diving In worth watching?
- Diving In holds an audience score of 3.3 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 Diving In?
- Diving In stars Matt Lattanzi, Matt Adler, Kristy Swanson, Burt Young and Richard Johnson.
- When was Diving In released?
- Diving In was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.