Swimming Pool (2003) Review

Is Swimming Pool worth watching?

Yes — Swimming Pool is worth watching, with a 84% Critic Score and 72% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 73% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (70), Letterboxd (3.5/5), and IMDb (6.7/10).

Directed by François Ozon, Swimming Pool runs 102 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Swimming Pool review”, “is Swimming Pool worth watching”, and related discovery queries from France.

What is Swimming Pool about?

A British crime novelist travels to her publisher’s upmarket summer house in Southern France to seek solitude in order to work on her next book. However, the unexpected arrival of the publisher’s daughter induces complications and a subsequent crime.

Critics consensus: François Ozon’s sunlit psychological thriller took Best Feature at the inaugural 2003 World Film Festival of Bangkok — still a sharp entry point to the fest’s early competitive slate. The film stars Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier, Charles Dance, Marc Fayolle, Jean-Marie Lamour, and others.

Should you watch Swimming Pool tonight?

Yes — prioritize Swimming Pool tonight if you want a proven crime with lasting rewatch value. At 102 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Swimming Pool?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Swimming Pool (2003) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0324133. Explore more from France on our country hub or browse crime films.