Swimming Upstream vs The Sheriffs of Savage Wells
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells has the higher audience score (9/10 against 1.5/10 for Swimming Upstream). The Sheriffs of Savage Wells is the shorter watch at 1h 30m 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.
| Swimming Upstream | The Sheriffs of Savage Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 1.5/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 1990 | 2026 |
| Length | 1h 35m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Jōji Matsuoka | John Lyde |
| Main cast | Tadanobu Asano, Masatô Ibu, Michitaka Tsutsui, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma | Danny James, Larry Bagby, Dave Martinez, Camrey Bagley Fox, Conor McGee |
Synopsis
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.
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells
The eccentric town of Savage Wells is looking for a sheriff. Paisley Bell has done the job before and is ready to prove she can do it again. Cade O’Brien, the most famous sheriff in Wyoming Territory, arrives in town, vying for the job as well. Sparks fly as the sheriffs go head-to-head, and the bantering rivals begin to feel like something more than just competitors. But when violent criminals threaten the people they care about, they’ll have…
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