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Swimfan (2002)

PG_13 85 min  -  Thriller | Drama  -   6 September 2002 (USA)
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A high school senior with a promising swimming career has a one-night stand with consequences.

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John Polson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jesse Bradford ...
Erika Christensen ...
Shiri Appleby ...
Kate Burton ...
Carla Cronin
Clayne Crawford ...
Josh
Jason Ritter ...
Randy
Kia Goodwin Kia Goodwin ...
Rene (as Kia Joy Goodwin)
Dan Hedaya ...
Coach Simkins
Michael Higgins Michael Higgins ...
Mr. Tillman
Nick Sandow Nick Sandow ...
Detective John Zabel
Pamela Isaacs Pamela Isaacs ...
Mrs. Egan
James DeBello ...
Christopher Dante (as James Debello)
Phyllis Somerville ...
Aunt Gretchen Christopher
Tom Cappadona ...
Janitor
Malcolm Barrett ...
Jock
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Storyline

New Jersey high school senior Ben Cronin is a former juvenile delinquent, whose past criminal behavior was fueled by and for drug use. He credits the support of his now long time girlfriend Amy Miller and getting into competitive swimming as the primary reasons for turning his life around, which includes working part-time at the hospital where his single mother works. He has become the star swimmer of his high school team, so much so that scouts from Stanford University are coming in a week's time to watch Ben swim. Ben has a new swim fan in Madison Bell, a recent transfer student to Ben's high school. Despite Ben making it clear that he is in a committed relationship, Madison seduces him, the seduction to which he succumbs. They agree afterward that their encounter was a one-time only event, but Ben slowly comes to the realization that despite Madison's assertions to the contrary... Written by Huggo  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Wanna pretend that it never happened? See more »

Genres:

Thriller | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, sexual content, disturbing images and language See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Swimf@n See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,326,601 (USA) (8 September 2002) (2856 Screens)

Gross:

$28,563,926 (USA) (1 December 2002)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The scenes inside Madison's house are the only ones where a light blue tint was not added to the screen. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Ben is talking to Amy in the restaurant her hair changes between shots. See more »

Quotes

Madison: It's nice to finally meet your mother.
Ben: What do you mean finally? You just met me.
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Soundtracks

"It's Nothing New"
Written by Daniel Thompson and Eric Thompson
Performed by James McGorman
Courtesy of Heavy Hitters See more »