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The Swimsuit Issue

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Divorced, unemployed journalist Fredrik (Jonas Inde) always looks forward to his weekly hockey game with his pals at the local recreation center. When they lose their weekly time slot, Fredrik and his friends decide on a whim to form an all-male synchronized swimming team. Although it's originally a lark, the men discover an unexpected commitment to their new passion, helped by Fredrik's teenage daughter, Sara (Amanda Davin), an accomplished swimmer who reluctantly becomes the team's coach.

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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 07/02/2010
3.5/5
[It does] justice to this oft-mocked sport as an oasis of uncommon buoyancy under extraordinary pressure. Go to Full Review Daniel M. Gold New York Times 05/21/2010
3/5
Low-key and gently touches on issues not usually found in sports comedies: hard times, fragmented families, reverse discrimination. Go to Full Review Eric D. Snider EricDSnider.com 04/04/2011
B-
Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 07/07/2010
3/5
The pool routines are a good excuse for a great deal of funny business but the writers struggle to flesh out the subsidiary characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/09/2016 an interesting take on this oft joked-about competing sport, reverse discrimination, friendships and family issues. See more 02/14/2016 The most boring film i have ever seen. There is simply nothing funny in it. See more 02/14/2016 Light-hearted and super fun. See more 02/14/2016 iy ou liked the full monty...than this is the right choice for you See more 02/14/2016 Fine, distinct description of the relationship between a guy 'in-between-jobs' and his daugter, his mates, ex, and the world around them See more 02/14/2016 Haha, den va rätt kul.... & fånig See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Måns Herngren

Director

Jonas Inde

Fredrik

Amanda Davin

Sara

Peter Gardiner

Victor

Benny Haag

Peter

Jimmy Lindström

Larry
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Synopsis Divorced, unemployed journalist Fredrik (Jonas Inde) always looks forward to his weekly hockey game with his pals at the local recreation center. When they lose their weekly time slot, Fredrik and his friends decide on a whim to form an all-male synchronized swimming team. Although it's originally a lark, the men discover an unexpected commitment to their new passion, helped by Fredrik's teenage daughter, Sara (Amanda Davin), an accomplished swimmer who reluctantly becomes the team's coach.
Director
Måns Herngren
Screenwriter
Måns Herngren, Jane Magnusson, Brian Cordray
Production Co
Gadda Five, Nordisk Film, Zentropa Entertainment, Sveriges Television
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Swedish
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 38m