Swell (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1996, Swell is a documentary film directed by Charlotte Lagarde, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Swell is a documentary shot in Santa Cruz, California. Featured are women longboard surfers whose ages span four generations. It is a portrait of a community which shares their best waves, embraces new comers as well as old timers and comes together in a beautiful memorial, to show respect to the one they lost in the water, surfing. Swell is setting the record straight by revealing that women do surf and do it well!
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Swell has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swell page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swell (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swell worth watching?
- Swell holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Swell released?
- Swell was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.