Head Above Water (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Series · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2021, Head Above Water is a documentary series.

What it’s about. This docuseries follows elite Australian swimmers Ian Thorpe AM, Bronte Campbell OAM and Kyle Chalmers OAM, as well as former-junior-champion-turned-international-musician, Cody Simpson in the lead up to the 2021 Summer Olympic games in July.

Who’s in it. Head Above Water stars Kyle Chalmers as Self, Bronte Campbell as Self, Ian Thorpe as Self and Cody Simpson as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Head Above Water has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head Above Water page.

If you liked it. Fans of Head Above Water tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Head Above Water (2021)?
In US, Head Above Water is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Head Above Water worth watching?
Head Above Water holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Head Above Water?
Head Above Water stars Kyle Chalmers, Bronte Campbell, Ian Thorpe and Cody Simpson.
When was Head Above Water released?
Head Above Water was released in 2021.