Swallow

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Swallow

R

2020

1h 35m

Mystery & Thriller

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A young housewife in a seemingly perfect marriage develops pica, the irresistible urge to ingest inedible objects and material.

Critics Consensus

Swallow's unconventional approach to exploring domestic ennui is elevated by a well-told story and Haley Bennett's powerful leading performance.

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

02/17/2021

1/4

Whatever.

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Greer McNally

Time Out

02/17/2021

4/5

This is Bennett's show... It's a role you can imagine a young Isabelle Huppert playing, and there's no higher praise than that.

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Sara Stewart

New York Post

02/17/2021

3/4

Bennett, who's been largely off the radar for a while, is heartbreaking and, eventually, fierce as her character begins to crave change.

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Alan Jones

Radio Times

02/09/2023

3/5

Functioning as a warped fairy tale, Swallow poses provocative questions about the expectations imposed on women, and the psychologically damaging effects of a patriarchal culture.

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

08/27/2022

4.5/5

Swallow has an uncommon raw power that most films can’t reach.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

08/25/2022

2/5

Depending on where you land on certain things I can see the ending being interpreted as hopeful, tragic, or even repulsive.

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03/13/2020

This film is not about a bird, but about an activity: the urge to consume inedible, even life-threatening items as a woman's way to express her inner desire to escape her cozy, yet overly controlled life. Beautifully shot and well acted, this award-winning film keeps the viewer engaged to the rather surprising end. You won't look at a AA battery the same ever again!

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Parsa G

@RT54822464 Oct 12

This is the worst movie ive ever seen. Never thought doing such terrible/stupid things could be praised. Please dont waste your time unless you’re one of these unintellectual critics that gave this movie a good review. All this smart talk to find sense int he movie is just pulled out of their behind.

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revolver.0 8

@Revolver08 Sep 9

controversial and pretentious theme bite

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Gabriel T

@GabrielFagundes Sep 5

It is just one of the best movies I have ever watched. It's a really powerful and unexpected ride. They had a simple idea and made much more with it than I could foresee. Plus, it's heavily inspired by my favorite movie of all time: Rosemary's Baby (mindful inspiration for this psychological lack-of-control-themed movie, by the way)

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Bronwyn P

@RT63090302 Aug 21

While the acting and scenery were impressive, I can’t help but see this movie as a waste of time. It started off good but honestly, it ends in tragedy where termination is seen as freedom. It feels like there was no real payoff. Sure, the dad gave her reassurance, but that… that was it? I can’t really get behind this movie.

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acsdoug D

@acsdoug Aug 19

RT lists this film as a "thriller." I wouldn't go that far, but "bizarre" is not an official category. I liked it though.

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Synopsis

A young housewife in a seemingly perfect marriage develops pica, the irresistible urge to ingest inedible objects and material.

Director: Carlo Mirabella-Davis
Producer: Carole Baraton, Frédéric Fiore, Mollye Asher, Mynette Louie
Screenwriter: Carlo Mirabella-Davis
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Stand Alone Productions, Syncopated Films, Charades, Logical Pictures
Rating: R (Some Sexuality|Language|Disturbing Behavior)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 6, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.3K
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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