Against the Current (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Against the Current is a drama film directed by Peter Callahan, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River.
Who’s in it. Against the Current stars Joseph Fiennes as Paul Thompson, Samantha Sherman as Katie, Justin Kirk as Jeff Kane and Elizabeth Reaser as Liz Clarke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Against the Current has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Against the Current page.
If you liked it. Fans of Against the Current tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against the Current (2009)?
- In US, Against the Current is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Against the Current worth watching?
- Against the Current holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Against the Current?
- Against the Current stars Joseph Fiennes, Samantha Sherman, Justin Kirk, Elizabeth Reaser and Michelle Trachtenberg.
- When was Against the Current released?
- Against the Current was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.