Swimming on the Moon (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1999, Swimming on the Moon is a drama film directed by Shawn Sweeney, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Senior citizen and felon Thomas Hatch is awarded a ninety-nine-year sentence. Hatch avoids the prison term by faking senility and is sent to an elderly facility. There he meets and falls in love with Fiona, an elderly woman who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. Fiona lives each day of her life waiting to die. Fiona eventually learns about Hatch's falsehood.
Who’s in it. Swimming on the Moon stars John Carter as Thomas Hatch, Emma Jean Jones as Fiona Persons, Mary Stout as Nurse Dee Dee and Bop Tweedie as Corrections Officer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Swimming on the Moon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swimming on the Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swimming on the Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swimming on the Moon (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swimming on the Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swimming on the Moon worth watching?
- Swimming on the Moon holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Swimming on the Moon?
- Swimming on the Moon stars John Carter, Emma Jean Jones, Mary Stout and Bop Tweedie.
- When was Swimming on the Moon released?
- Swimming on the Moon was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.