8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Swimmer (1968)
The Swimmer (1968)
Overview
A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, a critique of the superficiality of affluent suburban life and the psychological cost of the 'American Dream,' aligns with common progressive social commentary on consumerism and societal values, leading to a left-leaning rating.
The film features a traditional, predominantly white cast typical of its era and setting, without any intentional diversity in casting or character representation. Its narrative focuses on a personal psychological drama and a critique of individual character flaws and societal superficiality, rather than engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Swimmer" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's personal journey of denial and disillusionment, with no elements related to queer identity or experience.
The film "The Swimmer" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a man's psychological journey and the unraveling of his life through interactions with his suburban neighbors, without addressing gender identity or transgender experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1968 film "The Swimmer" is a direct adaptation of John Cheever's short story. All major characters, including Ned Merrill and his acquaintances, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material. No instances of a character canonically established as one gender being portrayed as another are present.
The 1968 film "The Swimmer" is an adaptation of John Cheever's short story. The main character, Ned Merrill, and other significant characters, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their depiction in the original source material and the film's setting. No race swaps are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.3
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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