The Swimmers

The Swimmers

Directed by Sally El Hosaini

Produced by Working Title Films

2022134 min7.4 / 10

An inspiring true story of two sisters overcoming war and displacement through athletic determination and familial bond, balancing the gravity of refugee trauma with the uplift of Olympic achievement.

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.

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Questions people ask

  • Does The Swimmers end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is The Swimmers easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Swimmers sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Swimmers scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Swimmers violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

65/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise39

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Swimmers

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Swimmers

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Swimmers, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Swimmers, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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