Swimming Upstream (2002)
It's not easy being seventeen.
This is a heart-wrenching story about a happy-go-lucky 17 year-old boy with a passion for life and love. Under his free spirit are problems that he must deal with. His mother died, his alcoholic father is unapproachable, and ...the biggest problem of all... he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The only support he receives is from a sister who also lives a fractured life, his immature best friend, and his girlfriend. "Swimming Upstream" is a moving and honest look at life's painful realities and how this teen deals with them.
Director: Robert J. Emery
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Cast
- Matt Czuchry - Morris Bird III
- Ben Savage - Teddy Benevides
- Kelly Rutherford - Sandra Bird
- Elisabeth Harnois - Julie Sutton
- Michael Moriarty - Morris Bird II
Screenplay
- Don Robertson (Original Story)
- Robert J. Emery
Editing: Kevin Kelly
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert J. Emery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swimming Upstream about?
- This is a heart-wrenching story about a happy-go-lucky 17 year-old boy with a passion for life and love. Under his free spirit are problems that he must deal with. His mother died, his alcoholic father is unapproachable, and ...the biggest problem of all... he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The only support he receives is from a sister who also lives a fractured life, his immature best friend, and his girlfriend. "Swimming Upstream" is a moving and honest look at life's painful realities and how this teen deals with them.
- Who directed Swimming Upstream?
- Swimming Upstream was directed by Robert J. Emery.
- Who stars in Swimming Upstream?
- Swimming Upstream stars Matt Czuchry, Ben Savage, Kelly Rutherford, Elisabeth Harnois, Michael Moriarty.
- How long is Swimming Upstream?
- Swimming Upstream has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Swimming Upstream?
- Swimming Upstream is a Drama, TV Movie film.