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The Big Bad Swim

  • 20062006
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.5K
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The Big Bad Swim (2006)
Home Video Trailer from Echo Bridge Entertainment
Play trailer1:41
1 Video
29 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Sport

A group of Connecticut locals enroll in an adult-education beginner's swim class.A group of Connecticut locals enroll in an adult-education beginner's swim class.A group of Connecticut locals enroll in an adult-education beginner's swim class.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ishai Setton
  • Writer
    • Daniel Schechter
  • Stars
    • Paget Brewster
    • Jeff Branson
    • Jess Weixler
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ishai Setton
  • Writer
    • Daniel Schechter
  • Stars
    • Paget Brewster
    • Jeff Branson
    • Jess Weixler
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    The Big Bad Swim
    Trailer 1:41
    The Big Bad Swim

    Photos29

    The Big Bad Swim Class. L to R: Ricky Ullman, Avi Setton, Crystal Bock, Liza Lapira, Judy Cole, Terria Joseph, Emma Galvin, Paget Brewster, Jeff Branson, Jess Weixler, Kevin Porter Young, Ostaro, Darla Hill and Todd Susman.
    The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    Paget Brewster and Michael Mosley in The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    Paget Brewster in The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    Paget Brewster in The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    Paget Brewster in The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    Paget Brewster in The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    Paget Brewster, Avi Setton, Raviv Ullman, and Jess Weixler in The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    Paget Brewster and Jess Weixler in The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    The Big Bad Swim (2006)
    Paget Brewster in The Big Bad Swim (2006)

    Top cast

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    Paget Brewster
    Paget Brewster
    • Amy Piersonas Amy Pierson
    Jeff Branson
    Jeff Branson
    • Noah Owensas Noah Owens
    Jess Weixler
    Jess Weixler
    • Jordan Gallagheras Jordan Gallagher
    Raviv Ullman
    Raviv Ullman
    • Hunter McCarthyas Hunter McCarthy
    Avi Setton
    • David Gallagheras David Gallagher
    Todd Susman
    Todd Susman
    • Martin Webberas Martin Webber
    Kevin Porter Young
    • Carlas Carl
    Darla Hill
    • Joanna Webberas Joanna Webber
    Terria Joseph
    Terria Joseph
    • Norahas Norah
    Liza Lapira
    Liza Lapira
    • Paulaas Paula
    Crystal Bock
    Crystal Bock
    • Mary Bethas Mary Beth
    Emma Adele Galvin
    Emma Adele Galvin
    • Jaimeas Jaime
    • (as Emma Galvin)
    Judy Cole
    • Rosyas Rosy
    Ostaro
    • Eframas Efram
    Michael Mosley
    Michael Mosley
    • Shawnas Shawn
    Matt Servitto
    Matt Servitto
    • Principal Miwaskias Principal Miwaski
    Grant Aleksander
    Grant Aleksander
    • Paul Piersonas Paul Pierson
    Joanna Adler
    Joanna Adler
    • Dr. Gaskillas Dr. Gaskill
    • (as Joanna P. Adler)
    • Director
      • Ishai Setton
    • Writer
      • Daniel Schechter
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    Storyline

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    An adult swim class sets the stage for this sexually charged comedy-drama about love, loss, and second chances. Three strangers-inextricably connected through personal heartbreak-find themselves entering deep water as they learn that life isn't always about diving right in-it's about getting your feet wet once in awhile. —Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
    • swimming instructor
    • teacher
    • learning to swim
    • swimming lesson
    • independent film
    • 89 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Life is about keeping your head above water.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
      • Sport
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Connections
      Featured in Cinematographer's Video Journal for 'the Big Bad Swim' (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Outerspace
      Written and Performed by Julian Velard

      Courtesy of Oort Media, LLC

      by arrangement with Dennis Martin

    User reviews22

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    Top review
    9/10
    If you feel low and lonely then this may make you feel human again.... maybe
    The big bad swim has a low budget, indie feel about it. So many times I start to watch independent films that have had really good reviews only to find out they are pretentious crud, voted for by people who are so blinded by the idea of the film and its potential to be provocative that they forget that film is a form of entertainment first and foremost.

    I do not know if The big bad swim has any message or higher meaning or metaphor, if it does then I missed it.

    From the get go BBS felt right, it was easy and warm and human, there were no major dramas or meaningful insights, I just connected with the characters straight off. And when, as with all good films the end came around I felt sadness at the loss of that connection.

    If you are looking for something big, or fast or insightful look elsewhere, look for a film trying to deliver more than it can. BBS delivers a solid, enjoyable, real experience and I felt rewarded and satiated having watched it.
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    • The-Imp
    • Aug 10, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 26, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Yüzme Okulu
    • Filming locations
      • Old Lyme, Connecticut, USA
    • Production companies
      • Four Act Films
      • Renart Films
      • Setton Sun Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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