Is Swimfan appropriate for children?

# Swimfan - Parental Guide *Swimfan* is a thriller about obsession and manipulation that contains strong sexual content and violence, making it inappropriate for younger children despite its PG-13 rating. The film explores mature themes of stalking and psychological manipulation that may disturb sensitive viewers. Consider waiting until your child is a teenager before viewing.

What age is Swimfan suitable for?

Our verdict for Swimfan is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Swimfan safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2002

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Drama

Synopsis

Ben Cronin has it all: the admiration of his many friends, a terrific girlfriend, and he's on the fast-track to an athletic scholarship. Ben's rock-solid, promising future and romance are turned upside-down with the arrival of Madison Bell. Madison, the new girl in town, quickly sets her sights on the impressionable Ben. While their first few meetings are innocent enough, the obsessive and seductive Madison wants more ... much more.

Cast

Jesse Bradford

Ben Cronin

Erika Christensen

Madison Bell

Shiri Appleby

Amy Miller

Kate Burton

Carla Cronin

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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