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Swimming Pool

  • 20032003
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
45K
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Ludivine Sagnier in Swimming Pool (2003)
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CrimeDramaMystery

A British mystery author visits her publisher's home in the South of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.A British mystery author visits her publisher's home in the South of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.A British mystery author visits her publisher's home in the South of France, where her interaction with his unusual daughter sets off some touchy dynamics.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
45K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,843
272
  • Director
    • François Ozon
  • Writers
    • François Ozon(screenplay)
    • Emmanuèle Bernheim(with the collaboration of)
    • Sionann O'Neill(translation: English)
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Charles Dance
    • Ludivine Sagnier
Top credits
  • Director
    • François Ozon
  • Writers
    • François Ozon(screenplay)
    • Emmanuèle Bernheim(with the collaboration of)
    • Sionann O'Neill(translation: English)
  • Stars
    • Charlotte Rampling
    • Charles Dance
    • Ludivine Sagnier
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 317User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 19 nominations

    Videos1

    Swimming Pool
    Trailer 0:31
    Swimming Pool

    Photos73

    Ludivine Sagnier in Swimming Pool (2003)
    Ludivine Sagnier at an event for Swimming Pool (2003)
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    Charlotte Rampling and Ludivine Sagnier in Swimming Pool (2003)
    Ludivine Sagnier in Swimming Pool (2003)
    Ludivine Sagnier in Swimming Pool (2003)
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    Charlotte Rampling and Ludivine Sagnier in Swimming Pool (2003)
    Ludivine Sagnier in Swimming Pool (2003)

    Top cast

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    Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling
    • Sarah Mortonas Sarah Morton
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • John Bosloadas John Bosload
    Ludivine Sagnier
    Ludivine Sagnier
    • Julieas Julie
    Jean-Marie Lamour
    • Franckas Franck
    Marc Fayolle
    • Marcelas Marcel
    Mireille Mossé
    • Marcel's Daughteras Marcel's Daughter
    Michel Fau
    Michel Fau
    • First Manas First Man
    Jean-Claude Lecas
    Jean-Claude Lecas
    • Second Manas Second Man
    Emilie Gavois-Kahn
    • Waitress at Cafeas Waitress at Cafe
    • (as Emilie Gavois Kahn)
    Erarde Forestali
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Lauren Farrow
    • Juliaas Julia
    Sebastian Harcombe
    • Terry Longas Terry Long
    Frances Cuka
    Frances Cuka
    • Lady on the Undergroundas Lady on the Underground
    Keith Yeates
    • Sarah's Fatheras Sarah's Father
    Tricia Aileen
    • John Bosload's Secretaryas John Bosload's Secretary
    Glen Davies
    • Pub Barmanas Pub Barman
    • Director
      • François Ozon
    • Writers
      • François Ozon(screenplay)
      • Emmanuèle Bernheim(with the collaboration of)
      • Sionann O'Neill(translation: English)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Sarah Morton is a famous British mystery author. Tired of London and seeking inspiration for her new novel, she accepts an offer from her publisher John Bosload to stay at his home in Luberon, in the South of France. It is the off-season, and Sarah finds that the beautiful country locale and unhurried pace is just the tonic for her--until late one night, when John's indolent and insouciant French daughter Julie unexpectedly arrives. Sarah's prim and steely English reserve is jarred by Julie's reckless, sexually charged lifestyle. Their interactions set off an increasingly unsettling series of events, as Sarah's creative process and a possible real-life murder begin to blend dangerously together. —Sujit R. Varma
    swimmingnude swimmingwriterswimming poolmurder188 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Dive into this summer's sexiest mystery
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Charlotte Rampling's character Sarah is named after her sister, who killed herself at age 23. She told The Guardian, "I thought that after such a very long time of not letting her be with me that I would like to bring her back into my life."
    • Goofs
      When Sarah is shown typing at her laptop, she is clearly pressing the keys at random and sometimes several at once.
    • Quotes

      Sarah Morton: Awards are like hemorrhoids. Sooner or later every asshole gets one.

    • Alternate versions
      The U.S. release is available in two forms: the unrated version and the "R" rated version. The unrated version contains full frontal nudity which was edited out of the "R" rated version to avoid an "NC-17" rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Look (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Oh my baby blue
      (Alexander Baker / Clair Marlo)
      Bruton Music
      With grateful permission from Zomba Production Music

    User reviews317

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Excellent
    I first saw this film on HBO in 2005 and now own it. HBO and others continue to run it. It is a very mature, engrossing film with a metaphorical plot. From the opening credits it immediately begs for your attention and once it has you in its grasp, you will find you cannot escape. A successful author of a series of mystery novels but bored with her work, Charlotte Rampling goes to the south of France for looking for fresh ideas for a new book, begins down one avenue and then changes direction. The location, photography and performances are exceptional as is the set design, replete with elegant simplicity that flows past your eyes. You are drawn in so well you can taste the wine and feel the pool's water flowing around you. The actors, especially Rampling and the actress who plays Julie, are impeccable. The Swimming Pool is a totally wonderful experience. Dive in!
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    • swikect
    • Jul 23, 2006

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 1, 2003 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • La piscina
    • Filming locations
      • Luberon, Vaucluse, France
    • Production companies
      • Fidélité Productions
      • France 2 Cinéma
      • Gimages
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,130,108
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $287,296
      • Jul 6, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,441,497
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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