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The Big Bad Swim
The Big Bad Swim

The Big Bad Swim

Life is about keeping your head above water.

Genres

ComedyDrama

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An adult swim class sets the stage for this sexually charged comedy-drama about love, loss, and second chances. Three strangers -- inextricably connected through personal heartbreak -- find themselves entering deep water as they learn that life isn't always about diving right in -- it's about getting your feet wet once in awhile.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

5.523/10

Release Date

26 April 2006

Country

United States of America

Cast

Paget Brewster

Paget Brewster

Amy Pierson

Jeff Branson

Jeff Branson

Noah Owens

Jess Weixler

Jess Weixler

Jordan Gallagher

Ricky Ullman

Ricky Ullman

Hunter McCarthy

Avi Setton

Avi Setton

David Gallagher

Todd Susman

Todd Susman

Martin Webber

Kevin Porter Young

Kevin Porter Young

Carl

Darla Hill

Darla Hill

Joanna Webber

Terria Joseph

Terria Joseph

Norah

Liza Lapira

Liza Lapira

Paula

Crystal Bock

Crystal Bock

Mary Beth

Emma Adele Galvin

Emma Adele Galvin

Jaime

Tori Davis

Tori Davis

Diane

Elizabeth N. Hart

Elizabeth N. Hart

Elyse

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