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The Swimmers

PG-1320222h 14mSally El Hosaini
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 62

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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.

DramaHistory
RefugeeOlympian Sports TeamBiographyBased On True StoryFamily RelationshipsSurvivalSwimmingInspiringSistersHeartfelt

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Swimmers (2022) about?

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.

Who stars in The Swimmers?

The Swimmers stars Nathalie Issa (Yusra Mardini), Manal Issa (Sarah Mardini), Matthias Schweighöfer (Sven), Ahmed Malek (Nizar), James Floyd (Emad). The film was directed by Sally El Hosaini.

How long is The Swimmers?

The Swimmers has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2022. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Swimmers worth watching?

The Swimmers holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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