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Against the Current (2009): Cast

Against the Current (2009) movie poster

Against the Current is a 2009 drama directed by Peter Callahan, starring Joseph Fiennes as Paul Thompson, Amy Hargreaves and Elizabeth Reaser. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Against the Current (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Peter Callahan
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Against the Current About?

The premise of Against the Current without spoilers.

Struggling with a tragic past, a man with an urgent calling enlists two friends to help him swim the length of the Hudson River.

Against the Current Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • barkeeper
  • boatyard
  • childhood friend
  • cough
  • crying
  • downpour
  • dead woman
  • friend
  • statue of liberty
  • hudson river
  • grief
  • cemetery
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  • sex
  • best friend
  • sleeping outside
  • campfire
  • drinking while driving
  • one night stand
  • aspiring actor
  • family dinner
  • mother daughter relationship
  • boat trip
  • wisecrack humor
  • self deprecation
  • old friend
  • suicidal guy
  • suicidal
  • camping
  • swimming
  • on the road
  • loss of wife
  • flashback
  • husband wife relationship
  • f word
  • bar
  • new york skyline
  • independent film
  • calendar
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Cast & crew

Against the Current Cast & Characters

Joseph Fiennes leads the cast as Paul Thompson, with Amy Hargreaves as Sarah Kane and Elizabeth Reaser as Liz Clarke. Directed by Peter Callahan; 17 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Against the Current Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Against the Current.

Against the Current Trailer #1 (2021) | Movieclips Indie

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FAQ

Against the Current FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Against the Current, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Against the Current?

Against the Current runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Against the Current released?

Against the Current was released on January 18, 2009.

Who directed Against the Current?

Against the Current was directed by Peter Callahan.

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Who is in the cast of Against the Current?

Against the Current stars Joseph Fiennes as Paul Thompson, Amy Hargreaves as Sarah Kane and Elizabeth Reaser as Liz Clarke, among 17 credited actors.

Does Against the Current have a post-credit scene?

No. Against the Current has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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