Swimming Upstream (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2003, Swimming Upstream is a drama film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.
Who’s in it. Swimming Upstream stars Geoffrey Rush as Harold Fingleton, Judy Davis as Dora Fingleton, Jesse Spencer as Tony Fingleton and Tim Draxl as John Fingleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Swimming Upstream has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swimming Upstream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swimming Upstream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swimming Upstream (2003)?
- In US, Swimming Upstream is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swimming Upstream worth watching?
- Swimming Upstream holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swimming Upstream?
- Swimming Upstream stars Geoffrey Rush, Judy Davis, Jesse Spencer, Tim Draxl and Deborah Kennedy.
- When was Swimming Upstream released?
- Swimming Upstream was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.