Streamline (film)

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 August 19, 2021 at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF),[3] and in theaters on September 2, 2021, by Umbrella Entertainment.[4]

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

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.[1]

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 90% based on 10 reviews.[6] Luke Buckmaster at The Guardian called the film "emotionally gripping swimming film that breaks the sports movie mould".[7]

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".[8] Doug Jamieson, in his review for The Jam Report said that "this is one of the best Australian films of the year."[9]

See also

References
  1. Ritman, Alex (November 10, 2020). "AFM First Look: Levi Miller in Swimming Drama 'Streamline' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  2. Kay, Jeremy (August 13, 2019). "Levi Miller to star, Jason Isaacs in talks to join 'Streamline' for Arclight (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  3. "Streamline". MIFF. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  4. "'Streamline' (Trailer)". IF. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  5. Groves, Don (May 16, 2019). "Levi Miller comes age in Australian swimming drama Streamline". IF. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  6. "Streamline". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  7. "Streamline review – emotionally gripping swimming film that breaks the sports movie mould". The Guardian. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  8. "Streamline Review". The Curb. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  9. "REVIEW – 'Streamline' is one of the best Australian films of the year". The Jam Report. Retrieved August 31, 2021.


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