The Big Bad Swim

The Big Bad Swim

The Big Bad Swim

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The Big Bad Swim

"Life is about keeping your head above water."

2006

1h 36m

5.5(24 votes)

Comedy

Drama

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.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Paget Brewster

Amy Pierson

Paget Brewster

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Jeff Branson

Noah Owens

Jeff Branson

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Jess Weixler

Jordan Gallagher

Jess Weixler

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Raviv Ullman

Hunter McCarthy

Raviv Ullman

Acting

Avi Setton

David Gallagher

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Todd Susman

Martin Webber

Todd Susman

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Kevin Porter Young

Carl

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Darla Hill

Joanna Webber

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Terria Joseph

Norah

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Liza Lapira

Paula

Liza Lapira

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Crystal Bock

Mary Beth

Crystal Bock

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Emma Adele Galvin

Jaime

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Tori Davis

Diane

Tori Davis

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Elizabeth N. Hart

Elyse

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Christopher Larkin

Cashier

Christopher Larkin

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