''Streamline'' is a 2021 Australian

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written and directed by Tyson Wade Johnston. It marks his directorial debut. It was released on 19 August 2021 at the

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(MIFF), and in theaters on 2 September 2021, by Umbrella Entertainment.

Synopsis

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

Cast

* Levi Miller as Benjamin Lane * Jason Isaacs as Rob Bush * Robert Morgan as Coach Clarke * Laura Gordon as Kim Lane * Jake Ryan as Dave Bush * Hunter Page-Lochard as Josh Hill * Steve Bastoni as Glenn Goodman * Tasia Zalar as Patti Hill * Sam Parsonson as Nick Bush * CJ Bloomfield as Dwayne

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.

Reception

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, the film has an approval rating of 75% based on 21 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. Luke Buckmaster at ''

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'' called the film "emotionally gripping swimming film that breaks the sports movie mould". Paul Byrnes at ''

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'' said that "the film grows muscles as it progresses, a bit like a swimmer in training, but it's too little too late." 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". Doug Jamieson, in his review for ''The Jam Report'' said that "this is one of the best Australian films of the year."

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