Movie

The Big Bad Swim

2006 · 96 min

A gentle, character-driven slice of life that balances quiet sadness with wry humor and small moments of connection.

Tagline: Life is about keeping your head above water.
Overview: 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.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, earnest and light. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Grief, identity, isolation, healing
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: grief
identity
isolation
healing
love
Places: small town
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild