Lost in Paradise vs Swimming Upstream
Lost in Paradise has the higher audience score (9.5/10 against 1.5/10 for Swimming Upstream). Lost in Paradise is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 35m. Swimming Upstream is the older of the two (1990 against 2026). Both are romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Lost in Paradise | Swimming Upstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.5/10 | ★ 1.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 1990 |
| Length | 1h 24m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, TV Movie | Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dustin Rikert | Jōji Matsuoka |
| Main cast | Ian Harding, Lacey Chabert, James Trevena, Paul Hughes, Sean Miguel Perez | Tadanobu Asano, Masatô Ibu, Michitaka Tsutsui, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma |
Synopsis
Lost in Paradise
When the founder of a high-end fashion company gets marooned on an "deserted" island with a chef, romance blossoms as they work together to survive.
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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