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Swimming Upstream

6.820031h 54mPG-13MovieDrama

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·Karen Elise Baldwin

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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 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Swimming Upstream on Netflix?

No, Swimming Upstream is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is Swimming Upstream on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Swimming Upstream is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Swimming Upstream for free?

Swimming Upstream is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free in United States.

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).