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Swell

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Adrienne Barbeau, Corbin Bernsen, Summer Spiro, and Justin Lee in Swell (2019)
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At the request of her dying grandfather, a young woman embarks on a road trip to find the younger brother whom she hasn't seen in 18 years.At the request of her dying grandfather, a young woman embarks on a road trip to find the younger brother whom she hasn't seen in 18 years.At the request of her dying grandfather, a young woman embarks on a road trip to find the younger brother whom she hasn't seen in 18 years.

  • Director
    • Justin Lee
  • Writer
    • Justin Lee
  • Stars
    • Summer Spiro
    • Corbin Bernsen
    • Gabrielle Stone
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
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    • Director
      • Justin Lee
    • Writer
      • Justin Lee
    • Stars
      • Summer Spiro
      • Corbin Bernsen
      • Gabrielle Stone
    • 17User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    3tomkee-25426

    A disappointment

    I am sorry I bought into the other rev and wasted my time.
    7oldvicar

    Surprise - a decent but unknown film

    No action etc, this is a film about a woman coming to terms with her past through the experiences on a road trip with her unpleasant friend and some characters she meets on the way. Genuine laughs and some good movie attributes. I was most pleased to guess her favourite dinosaur correctly. Can't really justify an 8 or above as this is getting into seriously good cinema territory but this is a whole jump ahead of Hallmark etc.
    10twelve-house-books

    Stunning Exploration of Love

    Open your hearts, reviewers who gave this stunning film less than at least 9 stars. This is one of the best dramas I have ever seen. It's not a typical surfing movie--no, not by far. It starts a bit slow, but then it really picks up, and opportunities for love and acceptance begin to pour. Bravo to all involved! You have really given your viewers excellence and a perfected philosophy of love, forgiveness, acceptance, and hope.
    8merrijamison-461-645297

    Beautiful

    I really liked this film. I think there are a lot of films out there that kind of brush over pain and struggle. They are like "oh this person had bad things happen to them and bam now they are fine". This film allows the characters to hurt and be real! I liked that it's not super Hollywood it's a real indie drama. The cinematography was also stunning! Makes me want to take a drive up the coast.
    10debclowers

    Real Life

    This was a pleasant surprise. I just happened upon this movie after returning from a trip to California and traveling the lower half of 101. I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline...just hoping there will be a sequel!!!!

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    • Release date
      • March 26, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Fresh Cats Productions
      • Papa Octopus Productions
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      • 1h 36m(96 min)
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