Swimfan (PG-13)

Haven't we all seen this already? Too many times?

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Movie details
  • Studio: Twentieth Century Fox
  • Directed By: John Polson
  • Cast: Jesse Bradford, Shiri Appleby, Erika Christensen
  • Running Time: 85 minutes
  • Release Date: 09/06/2002
  • Video/DVD Release Date: 03/11/2003
  • Genre: Thriller
  • MPAA Rating: PG-13
  • MPAA Explanation: peril, language, grisly images, and sexual situations

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that the movie has sexual references and situations, strong language, and violence. There is a reference to drug testing of athletes that is positive for steroid use.

Families can talk about the choices made by Ben, Amy, and Madison.

Message

Social Behavior:

Friends of different races.

Consumerism:

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Teen drinking and smoking, references to drug use.

Violence

Tension and peril.

Sex

Sexual situation.

Language

Strong language for PG-13.

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Nell Minow

A nice, cute guy who seems to have it all meets an extremely attractive girl who promises him guilt-free sex and learns the sad lesson that there's no such thing. The big difference this time is that instead of being a lawyer (Fatal Attraction) or a radio show host (Play Misty for Me), the guy in question is a high school swimming champion.

Is it any good?

2

Even though anyone who's ever seen a movie will know everything that's going to happen, there are some pretty good jump-out-at-you surprises in SWIMFAN. Having the hero (Jesse Bradford) spend so much time in the pool wearing nothing but a swimsuit and goggles adds to the atmosphere of vulnerability and otherworldliness. Erika Christensen (Traffic) is very effective in her retro good-girl dresses and high heels and uses her baby face well to switch instantly from innocence to obsession. Overall, though, the movie is a forgettable retread of more effective thrillers.

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Surf
34%
Homework and research
19%
Download music
10%
Chat with friends
37%
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