Sink or Swim(2018)
Le Grand Bain
Sink or Swim Synopsis
40-year-old Bertrand has been suffering from depression for the last two years and is barely able to keep his head above water. Despite the medication he gulps down all day, every day, and his wife's encouragement, he is unable to find any meaning in his life. Curiously, he will end up finding this sense of purpose at the swimming pool, by joining an all-male synchronised swimming team.
Sink or Swim (2018) is a drama and comedy film directed by Gilles Lellouche, released on October 24, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Mathieu Amalric, Guillaume Canet, Benoît Poelvoorde and Jean-Hugues Anglade. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,606 ratings.
- Director:
- Gilles Lellouche
- Writers:
- Ahmed Hamidi, Julien Lambroschini, Gilles Lellouche
- Producers:
- Hugo Sélignac, Alain Attal
- Cinematographer:
- Laurent Tangy
- Composer:
- Jon Brion
- Production:
- Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, Les Productions du Trésor, Cool Industrie, StudioCanal, TF1 Films Production, Artémis Productions, VOO & Be tv, RTBF, Shelter Prod
- Status:
- Released
Sink or Swim (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sink or Swim before you stream it.
Sink or Swim Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mathieu Amalric
as Bertrand
Guillaume Canet
as Laurent
Benoît Poelvoorde
as Marcus
Jean-Hugues Anglade
as Simon
Virginie Efira
as Delphine
Leïla Bekhti
as Amanda
Marina Foïs
as Claire
Philippe Katerine
as Thierry
Félix Moati
as John
Alban Ivanov
as Basile
Balasingham Thamilchelvan
as Avanish
Jonathan Zaccaï
as Thibault
Key crew
Directed by Gilles Lellouche, written by Ahmed Hamidi, Julien Lambroschini and Gilles Lellouche, produced by Hugo Sélignac and Alain Attal.
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Sink or Swim Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 1,606 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 (2018) is available to stream on France Channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sink or Swim?
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The main cast of Sink or Swim (2018) includes Mathieu Amalric, Guillaume Canet, Benoît Poelvoorde, Jean-Hugues Anglade and Virginie Efira. The film was directed by Gilles Lellouche. 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 October 24, 2018 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Sink or Swim worth watching?
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Sink or Swim (2018) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,606 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and 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.