Common Sense Media Review
Haven't we all seen this already? Too many times?
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
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Where to Watch
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Swimfan
What's the Story?
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?
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.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the choices made by Ben, Amy, and Madison.
Movie Details
- In theaters : September 6, 2002
- On DVD or streaming : March 11, 2003
- Cast : Erika Christensen , Jesse Bradford , Shiri Appleby
- Director : John Polson
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Middle Eastern/North African Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Twentieth Century Fox
- Genre : Thriller
- Run time : 85 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : peril, language, grisly images, and sexual situations
- Last updated : September 21, 2019
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