Sink Or Swim(1997)
6 friends, 1 job… you do the math.
Sink Or Swim Synopsis
Brian is a television writer-producer who has to script a 22-episode anthology, but lacks inspiration. He witnesses a strange romantic encounter between two figures on the balcony of hotel near his flat and decides to write scripts with his writer friends based on what he saw.
Sink Or Swim (1997) is a comedy film directed by Gary Rosen, released on September 19, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Stephen Rea, Illeana Douglas, John Ritter and Dave Foley. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Rosen
- Writers:
- Gary Rosen
- Producers:
- Paige Simpson, Jason Clark
- Cinematographer:
- Ralf D. Bode
- Composer:
- Anthony Marinelli
- Production:
- Rigorous Productions
- Status:
- Released
Sink Or Swim (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sink Or Swim before you stream it.
Sink Or Swim Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Rea
as Brian
Illeana Douglas
as Georgia
John Ritter
as Hank
Dave Foley
as Neal
Richard Kind
as Benny
- Dusty Kay
Dusty Kay
as Ira Gold
Robert Patrick
as Goatee
Tom Arnold
as Danny
Jason Priestley
as The Dude
Ricky Jay
as The Hat
Kirk Baily
as Waiter
Olivia D'Abo
as Waitress
Key crew
Directed by Gary Rosen, written by Gary Rosen, produced by Paige Simpson and Jason Clark.
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Sink Or Swim Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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Sink Or Swim – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sink Or Swim online?
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Sink Or Swim (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sink Or Swim?
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The main cast of Sink Or Swim (1997) includes Stephen Rea, Illeana Douglas, John Ritter, Dave Foley and Richard Kind. The film was directed by Gary Rosen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sink Or Swim released?
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Sink Or Swim was released on September 19, 1997 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Sink Or Swim worth watching?
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Sink Or Swim (1997) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sink Or Swim?
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Yes. The official Sink Or Swim trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.