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The Drowning

  • 20162016
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 35m
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4.4/10
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The Drowning (2016)
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A psychiatrist faces his past, present and future when he finds himself involved in the treatment of a young man recently released from prison for a murder committed when the boy was just 11... Read allA psychiatrist faces his past, present and future when he finds himself involved in the treatment of a young man recently released from prison for a murder committed when the boy was just 11 years old.A psychiatrist faces his past, present and future when he finds himself involved in the treatment of a young man recently released from prison for a murder committed when the boy was just 11 years old.

IMDb RATING
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3.3K
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  • Director
    • Bette Gordon
  • Writers
    • Pat Barker(novel by)
    • Stephen Molton(screenplay)
    • Frank Pugliese(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Julia Stiles
    • Avan Jogia
    • John C. McGinley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bette Gordon
  • Writers
    • Pat Barker(novel by)
    • Stephen Molton(screenplay)
    • Frank Pugliese(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Julia Stiles
    • Avan Jogia
    • John C. McGinley
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    • 67User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
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    The Drowning (2016)
    Avan Jogia in The Drowning (2016)
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    Julia Stiles and Avan Jogia in The Drowning (2016)
    The Drowning (2016)
    Julia Stiles and Avan Jogia in The Drowning (2016)
    Avan Jogia in The Drowning (2016)
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    Avan Jogia in The Drowning (2016)
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    Julia Stiles
    Julia Stiles
    • Lauren Seymouras Lauren Seymour
    Avan Jogia
    Avan Jogia
    • Danny Milleras Danny Miller
    John C. McGinley
    John C. McGinley
    • Teddyas Teddy
    Tracie Thoms
    Tracie Thoms
    • Angelaas Angela
    Josh Charles
    Josh Charles
    • Tom Seymouras Tom Seymour
    Leo Fitzpatrick
    Leo Fitzpatrick
    • Angus MacDonaldas Angus MacDonald
    Robert Clohessy
    Robert Clohessy
    • Captain Milleras Captain Miller
    Ellen Tamaki
    Ellen Tamaki
    • Baristaas Barista
    Jasper Newell
    Jasper Newell
    • Young Dannyas Young Danny
    Andrea Barnes
    Andrea Barnes
    • Head ER Nurseas Head ER Nurse
    Mike Houston
    Mike Houston
    • Louisas Louis
    Kim Ramirez
    Kim Ramirez
    • Stacey Jonesas Stacey Jones
    Kim Brockington
    Kim Brockington
    • Judge Evelyn Reneas Judge Evelyn Rene
    Craig Newman
    Craig Newman
    • Trevoras Trevor
    Sam Lilja
    Sam Lilja
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Holly Glasser
    Holly Glasser
    • Girlfrend at bar (day player)as Girlfrend at bar (day player)
    Vin Scialla
    Vin Scialla
    • Neilas Neil
    Jess Kaplan
    Jess Kaplan
    • Rowenaas Rowena
    • (as Jessica Blaire)
    • Director
      • Bette Gordon
    • Writers
      • Pat Barker(novel by)
      • Stephen Molton(screenplay)
      • Frank Pugliese(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    When child psychologist Tom Seymour plunges into a river to save a young man from suicide, his own repressed memories flood back. For Tom begins to realize that the young boy's challenging journey was careening out of control straight towards his past! —OJT
    • psychiatrist
    • child psychiatrist
    • saving a life
    • self defense
    • mental patient
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    • Taglines
      • If evil exists, can it be transformed?
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Avan Jogia previously played a character named Danny who was released from jail after being accused of murder when he was a child on Twisted (2013).
    • Goofs
      When Tom meets Danny in the house where the killing occurred, Danny points a semi-automatic pistol at Tom. In the views facing Danny the pistol is ready to fire but in the views from behind, the pistol's slide is locked back.
    • Quotes

      Tom Seymour: [reading from his book] It's the stories, the stories children tell themselves, after the event or the act. That's what we work with. Not to punish or accuse, but to help them retell their stories in a way that gives them hope, possibility, and a future. Because if you don't believe a child has a future, then why believe in anything?

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Katy Perry/Josh Charles/Al Madrigal (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      This is My Last Goodbye
      Performed by William Clarke

      Courtesy of Alligator Records

      Written by William Clarke (BMI)

      Published by Eyeball Music (BMI)

    User reviews67

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Better then the reviews would lead you to believe.
    I am baffled by the volume of one star reviews, and such a low score, I could list a number of one star movies, this is no way near being in that group, it's not Oscar winning, but it's a decent enough watch. The premise is really clever, when you save someone's life you don't know what past they have, or what kind of future ahead of them. The movie manages to have you asking questions, was Danny guilty, did Danny consciously jump into the water knowing that Tom was there. It may be a little ambiguous for some viewers, but then life isn't always black and white. Pretty good performances, Josh Charles and Avan Jogia were both watchable, Julia Styles I thought was a little wooden, maybe the part wasn't great. I disagree with those that say the material was old fashioned, I would have said the content was quite relevant in today's age. I'll admit it was a little frustrating to watch at times, and some of it, like Danny's father's involvement, made little sense.

    It wasn't that bad. 6/10
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    • Feb 14, 2018

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 2016 (Brazil)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Border Crossing
    • Filming locations
      • New York, USA
    • Production company
      • The Film Community
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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