Streamline is a 2021 Australian sports drama film written and directed by Tyson Wade Johnston. It marks his directorial debut. It was released on 19 August 2021 at the Melbourne International Film Festival (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
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
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 75% based on 21 reviews, with an average rating of 6.6/10. Luke Buckmaster at The Guardian called the film "emotionally gripping swimming film that breaks the sports movie mould". 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."
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."
See also
Streamline (swimming)