Swimming With Men — U.S. Trailer

source:   www.ifcfilms.com

added: Wed, Oct 17th '18

From the director of "Johnny English Reborn" and "Dad's Army" comes a new British feelgood dramedy that appears to be made in the vein of "The Full Monty."

Check out the official U.S. trailer for "Swimming With Men," which is inspired by a true story and follows a group of eight British middle-age men, some of whom are recently divorced and suffering from existential angst, as they band together to form an all-male synchronized swimming team to compete in the world championships.

Directed by Oliver Parker, the ensemble dramedy is led by Welsh comedian Rob Brydon (from "The Trip" films) and also stars Adeel Akhtar (The Big Sick), Thomas Turgoose (This is England), Jim Carter (Downton Abbey), Daniel Mays (Dad's Army), Rupert Graves (Sherlock), and Charlotte Riley (Edge of Tomorrow).

Written by British TV comedy actor/writer Aschlin Ditta (The Catherine Tate Show), "Swimming With Men" will be released in U.S. theaters and VOD on December 7th.

synopsis:
His job is a drag, his wife may be cheating on him, and he's not getting any younger. Accountant Eric (Rob Brydon) is simply treading water when he discovers a newfound sense of purpose thanks to an unexpected source: a group of similarly stuck-in-a-rut guys who have found camaraderie and self-worth through synchronized swimming. Sure, they may be a bit paunchy, but they're determined to prove they have what it takes to be a whirling, twirling, scissor-kicking aquatic dream team. And they've set their sights on the ultimate prize: the world championship.

Showcasing the sharp wit of The Trip series' Rob Brydon, Swimming With Men is a big-hearted, delightfully offbeat ode to answering your calling, no matter where you are in life.

 

directed by   Oliver Parker

starring   Rob Brydon, Adeel Akhtar, Thomas Turgoose, Jim Carter, Daniel Mays, Rupert Graves, Charlotte Riley, Jane Horrocks, Nathaniel Parker

release date   December 7, 2018 (in theaters and on VOD)