Sink or Swim (2018)
Middle-aged men find whimsical purpose and uplift their spirits by joining a synchronized swimming team.
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.
How intense is Sink or Swim?
Sink or Swim has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome.
What Sink or Swim feels like
- Tone
- feel goodheartwarmingwhimsicaluplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attentionFamily night
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Is Sink or Swim scary?
No. Sink or Swim is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sink or Swim gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Sink or Swim sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is Sink or Swim?
Sink or Swim runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Sink or Swim?
Sink or Swim is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Sink or Swim have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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