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Swimming Upstream

  • 2002
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
212
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Swimming Upstream (2002)
Drama

The scrapbook of most teenagers shows family members and friends at a picnic, at the high school basketball game, at Disneyland. Morris Bird III's, however, paints a different picture. This ... Read allThe scrapbook of most teenagers shows family members and friends at a picnic, at the high school basketball game, at Disneyland. Morris Bird III's, however, paints a different picture. This happy-go-lucky, all-American kid whose only wish in life is to get laid by his cute, but h... Read allThe scrapbook of most teenagers shows family members and friends at a picnic, at the high school basketball game, at Disneyland. Morris Bird III's, however, paints a different picture. This happy-go-lucky, all-American kid whose only wish in life is to get laid by his cute, but hesitant girlfriend suddenly faces terminal cancer, bringing painful and difficult issues t... Read all

  • Director
    • Robert J. Emery
  • Writers
    • Don Robertson
    • Robert J. Emery
  • Stars
    • Matt Czuchry
    • Elisabeth Harnois
    • Michael Moriarty
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    212
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert J. Emery
    • Writers
      • Don Robertson
      • Robert J. Emery
    • Stars
      • Matt Czuchry
      • Elisabeth Harnois
      • Michael Moriarty
    • 13User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Matt Czuchry
    Matt Czuchry
    • Morris Bird III
    Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois
    • Julie Sutton
    Michael Moriarty
    Michael Moriarty
    • Morris Bird II
    Kelly Rutherford
    Kelly Rutherford
    • Sandra Bird
    Ben Savage
    Ben Savage
    • Teddy Benevides
    Barbara Orson
    • Minnie Goldfarb
    Ron Dean
    Ron Dean
    • Coach Cramer
    Edwin W. Thurston
    • Mr. Barron
    Justin Ordman
    • Gavin Richards
    Nigel Gore
    Nigel Gore
    • Hospital Orderly
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    Jeffrey DeMunn
    • Dr. Henry Berkson
    Patricia Fellows
    • Woman Customer
    Eric Ruben
    • Man Customer
    Marian Varon
    • Mrs. Pruitt
    Shawn Da Luz
    • Mt. Hope High School Soccer Team…
    Caleb Neves
    • Mt. Hope High School Soccer Team…
    Jadon Neves
    • Mt. Hope High School Soccer Team…
    Kyle Teixeira
    • Mt. Hope High School Soccer Team…
    • Director
      • Robert J. Emery
    • Writers
      • Don Robertson
      • Robert J. Emery
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews13

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    8bk-12

    I recommend it!

    I saw this film along with 600 other people, at its premier in Newport, Rhode Island. People laughed and a lot of people cried because the movie evoked emotions in everyone. I enjoyed the film very much and found that the audience could identify with the characters. The story of Morris Bird III and his somewhat dysfunctional family never failed to keep me throughly involved in the story, right up until the sad, but uplifting ending. I recommend it! Pearl Gonzalez
    10se-2

    Intelligent storytelling

    I had the pleasure of seeing this film. Thank goodness for filmmakers who are not afraid to tell real stories. To give the plot away is to ruin the film for anyone who can appreciate intelligent storytelling. I will say that parts of it are sad, but it is about life and how we all touch each other, one way or another. Two-time EMMY winner Michael Moriarty turns in a wonderful, mature performance. I recommend it for all ages, from twelve on up.
    erinlungs

    Absolutely Beautiful

    I too thought this was going to be the Aussie version but I was totally surprised and also amazed at this beautiful film. My sister and I sat and watched this together and by the end we were in tears as it was so touching and so well done. I think it is worth taking the time to see it. It deals with human emotion from the eyes of a 17 year old boy who comes from a dysfunctional family yet still finds it possible to rise above this and see life for what it can be. The best friend was an added bonus making light of a bad situation and keeping things linked. If not for anything else watch this for the amazing views shown throughout. See it for yourself as I did and and you may be pleasantly surprised.
    3hendrikje-schuett

    unoriginal

    Not horrible, but far from great. Very predictable storyline (and there are better films to see if you're into this sort of movie). Ben Savage was definitely the stand-out with the only fun character in the entire thing. Must mention the horrible score and general music selection throughout the entire film. Their purpose is to underline a certain emotion with subtle tunes. This failed here to the point where I was hoping that the horrible seemingly never ending non-stop background music would stop already. Everyone's acting seemed good enough, but there are too many other bad things about it that the acting alone wouldn't safe the film for me.
    10se-2

    Lovely family drama that we can all relate to.

    This film is full of heart. I enjoyed the cast and the story line. This is a story that almost any adult or teenager can relate to. The small new england town is beautiful. Morris is the main character and has many issues to deal with at a young age. His girlfriend and his sister are the people who help his growth. His father is trying to make up for all the bad times. Morris has a best friend played by Ben Savage who shares all the ups and downs with him. There are laughs and there are tears too. It is easy to get involved in this story and just enjoy it. I hope others can enjoy this film too.

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      Morris Bird III: Have you ever loved anybody, Teddy?

      Teddy Benevides: Sure, my mother and my father. But only until I was 12.

      Morris Bird III: I was being serious.

      Teddy Benevides: Yeah, me too.

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      Sexy Lady
      Composed by Gabriel J. Maciocia

      Published by Stack/Ursula

      Top Ten Hits (BMI)

      Recorded by The Four Tops

      Courtesy of Stack Entertainment

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    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
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    • Production companies
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      • Upstream Productions Pty. Ltd.
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      • 1h 45m(105 min)
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