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Swimming Upstream

6.820031h 54mMovieDrama

A young man aspiring for recognition of his talents battles against his estranged father's sentiment towards him as the father deals with his own demons.

DirectorRussell Mulcahy
WriterAnthony Fingleton
ProducersHoward Baldwin·Andrew Mason

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Russell Mulcahy

GRGeoffrey Rush
Geoffrey Rush
Harold Fingleton
JDJudy Davis
Judy Davis
Dora Fingleton
JSJesse Spencer
Jesse Spencer
Tony Fingleton
TDTim Draxl
Tim Draxl
John Fingleton
DKDeborah Kennedy
Deborah Kennedy
Billie
DHDavid Hoflin
David Hoflin
Harold Fingleton Jr.
CHCraig Horner
Craig Horner
Ronald Fingleton
BB
Brittany Byrnes
Diane Fingleton
MD
Mitchell Dellevergin
Young Tony
TD
Thomas Davidson
Young John
KO
Kain O'Keeffe
Young Harold Jr.
RQ
Robert Quinn
Young Ronald

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Swimming Upstream — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Swimming Upstream?

Swimming Upstream isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Fetch TV. It's not on Netflix.

Is Swimming Upstream on Netflix?

No, Swimming Upstream is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Fetch TV.

Is Swimming Upstream on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Swimming Upstream isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Swimming Upstream for free?

Swimming Upstream isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Fetch TV.

Is Swimming Upstream based on a true story?

Yes — Swimming Upstream is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).