Streamline (film)

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Streamline
Streamline film poster.jpg
Official release poster
Directed byTyson Wade Johnston
Written byTyson Wade Johnston
Starring
Production
companies
  • Bronte Pictures
  • Jay Douglas
  • Rebellion Studios [1]
Distributed byUmbrella Entertainment
Release dates
  • 19 August 2021 (2021-08-19)(MIFF)
  • 2 September 2021 (2021-09-02)(Australia)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Streamline is a 2021 Australian sports drama film written and directed by Tyson Wade Johnston. It marks his directorial debut. [2] It was released on 19 August 2021 at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), [3] and in theaters on 2 September 2021, by Umbrella Entertainment. [4]

Contents

Synopsis

Teenage swimmer Benjamin Lane faces problems after his father leaves jail. [5]

Cast

Production

The film was sold at the American Film Market by Arclight Films. To build the character, Levi Miller consulted with Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe, who is credited as Executive Producer for the film. [1]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 75% based on 21 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. [6] Luke Buckmaster at The Guardian called the film "emotionally gripping swimming film that breaks the sports movie mould". [7] Paul Byrnes at Sydney Morning Herald said that "the film grows muscles as it progresses, a bit like a swimmer in training, but it's too little too late." [8]

In his review for The Curb, Andrew F. Peirce said that "Streamline is an impressive and towering achievement from Tyson Wade Johnston, one that will be earmarked as a turning point in Levi Miller's enduring career, a possible pivot point that will likely guide him towards more mature performances". [9] Doug Jamieson, in his review for The Jam Report said that "this is one of the best Australian films of the year." [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 Ritman, Alex (10 November 2020). "AFM First Look: Levi Miller in Swimming Drama 'Streamline' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Kay, Jeremy (13 August 2019). "Levi Miller to star, Jason Isaacs in talks to join 'Streamline' for Arclight (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "Streamline". MIFF. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  4. ↑ "'Streamline' (Trailer)". IF. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  5. ↑ Groves, Don (16 May 2019). "Levi Miller comes age in Australian swimming drama Streamline". IF. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  6. ↑ "Streamline". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media . Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  7. ↑ Buckmaster, Luke (September 2021). "Streamline review – emotionally gripping swimming film that breaks the sports movie mould". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  8. ↑ "Streamline". Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  9. ↑ "Streamline Review". The Curb. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
  10. ↑ Jamieson, Doug (27 August 2021). "REVIEW – 'Streamline' is one of the best Australian films of the year". The Jam Report. Retrieved 2 March 2022.


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