Question 1

What age is The Swimming Pool appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates The Swimming Pool (1969) best from about age 16. Jean-Paul and Marianne's idyllic summer holiday in a St. Tropez villa is disrupted by the arrival of her former lover, Harry, and his alluring daughter, Penelope. What begins as simmering tension quickly escalates into a dangerous game of desire, jealousy, and betrayal.

Question 2

What is The Swimming Pool rated?

Accepted Answer

The Swimming Pool (1969) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in The Swimming Pool?

Accepted Answer

Adult themes and situations; Emotional intensity and infidelity; Some suggestive attire. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is notable, and substance use is moderate.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in The Swimming Pool?

Accepted Answer

Consequences of desire; Complexity of relationships.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching The Swimming Pool?

Accepted Answer

How jealousy can impact relationships; The concept of a love triangle; The legal and moral implications of actions.

Question 6

Where can I watch The Swimming Pool?

Accepted Answer

The Swimming Pool (1969) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

The Swimming Pool

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