Blackmail vs Swimming Upstream
Blackmail has the higher audience score (10/10 against 1.5/10 for Swimming Upstream). Swimming Upstream is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 2h 1m. Swimming Upstream is the older of the two (1990 against 2025). Both are romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Blackmail
Swimming Upstream| Blackmail | Swimming Upstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 1.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1990 |
| Length | 2h 1m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Thriller | Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mu. Maran | Jōji Matsuoka |
| Main cast | Redin Kingsley, Ramesh Thilak, Muthukumar, Srikanth, Teju Ashwini | Tadanobu Asano, Masatô Ibu, Michitaka Tsutsui, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma |
Synopsis
Blackmail
Trapped in escalating blackmail, Mani faces mounting danger as crime, passion, and greed intertwine, exposing hidden truths and changing allegiances throughout his ordeal.
Swimming Upstream
One day after school, Kaoru glances at Sonoko at the pool side. He falls in love with her at first sight and decides to join the swimming team even though he cannot swim.
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