The Swimmers (2022)
English and Arabic drama film directed by Sally El Hosaini
The Swimmers has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 1 October 2022. It is directed by Sally El Hosaini and stars Yusra Mardini, Manal Issa and Ahmed Malek.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Sally El Hosaini
- Cast
- Yusra Mardini, Manal Issa, Ahmed Malek, Matthias Schweighöfer, James Kirshna Floyd, Ali Suliman, Kinda Alloush
- Music
- Steven Price
- Written by
- Sally El Hosaini, Jack Thorne
- Produced by
- Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- Istanbul, İzmir Province
- Filmed in
- Istanbul, Çeşme, Bayındır, Karaburun district
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 1 October 2022
- First shown
- 8 September 2022 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Swimmers?
The Swimmers has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes, or 134 min.
When did The Swimmers release?
The Swimmers released on 1 October 2022.
Who directed The Swimmers?
The Swimmers is directed by Sally El Hosaini.
Who is in the cast of The Swimmers?
The cast of The Swimmers includes Yusra Mardini, Manal Issa, Ahmed Malek, Matthias Schweighöfer, James Kirshna Floyd and Ali Suliman.
What is The Swimmers rated in the US?
The Swimmers is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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