Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hiroshi Tamaki, Akifumi Miura

When all but one member of the boys' high school swim team quits, senior Suzuki is left to pick up the pieces. Pretty new coach Sakuma attracts a host of young recruits, but many leave soon after join...( read more  read more... )ing. Left with only five members, Sakuma begins training the boys in synchronized swimming. As the team prepares for their performance at the school carnival, they're faced with a number of unforseen obstacles. But in the end, the spirit of synchronized teamwork prevails.

Flixster Users

88% liked it

3,535 ratings

Unrated, 90 min.

Directed by: Shinobu Yaguchi

Release Date: September 15, 2001

Invite friends to see

Stats: 265 reviews

Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Photos


None yet... Got one?

Your Rating



clear rating

Flixster Reviews (265)


  • April 28, 2009
    Summer, youngboys, and dream!
    Hilarious fim
  • February 26, 2009
    Damn, this movie is hilarious. A little more story and a little less Speedo, and you got yourself a five-star comedy.
  • January 12, 2009
    It's great! like a Japanese Napoleon Dynamite!
  • December 7, 2008
    Waterboys, having no relation to Adam Sandler, is truly a film festival-ish movie. Director, Shinobu Yaguchi, comes through with a film about a group of high school students setting up a MALE synchronized swim team. Hence WaterBOYS.

    The plot is easy to follow an

    ...( read more)d while it may sound dull and feministic, this is an entertaining comedy.

    The comedy may not be the funniest stuff in the world, but it is no doubt funny. The thing that contributes to the success of this picture is that the comedy is consistent. This film never dries up and turns into a drama.

    Synchronized swimming is the main concept of the story, but it isn't "professional," like bobsledding is in Cool Runnings. This deals with a group of high school kids that have never done this before and the film revolves the unique training techniques they go through to put on an entertaining, not professional, performance for the finale of the film.

    All the actors, especially the 5 male leads, put on entertaining performances. They are upbeat and this is fitting for a comedy of this caliber. Just beware of the cross dressers. Yep, there are a couple of cross dressers. One of the main characters is even gay. Don't let any of this chase you away though.

    Waterboys may not sound like your type of film at first, but you will be missing out on an entertaining piece of work if you pass it up.

  • November 28, 2008
    Extremely hilarious!
  • November 22, 2008
    A fun movie about male synchronized swimmers in a Japanese High School. Jokes and antics aren't the funniest you've seen, and even the swimming isn't that synchronized, but the whole idea of it was a really amusing and even amazing to watch.

    The thing about this movie though is...( read more) you get to thinking that whoever made this film, only really wanted to show the idea of male synchronized swimming. The plot was simply an excuse to showcase it. And maybe Ota's DDR skills. XD

    No worries. a fun movie to watch on a lazy day. Plus, Suzuki is cute.
  • October 30, 2008
    HILARIOUS. Synchronized swimming... with Asian boys? come on!
  • April 2, 2008
    A~ A~ A~ A~~~ perfect song.
  • March 4, 2008
    gw cinta ma tsumabuke n tamaki...so hot!!!
  • January 20, 2008
    Simply amusing ! Goodto goodto ! ^.^

Critic Reviews


Comments


This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Waterboys" !

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • Swing Girls
    Swing Girls (100%)
  • The Full Monty
    The Full Monty (50%)

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

Waterboys : Watch Free on TV


Waterboys Trivia


  • According to the Waterboy's Mama, why are alligators angry?  Answer »
  • What sport did The Waterboys mother say he couldn't play in The Waterboy?  Answer »

Movie Quizzes


No quizzes for Waterboys. Want to create one?

Video Clips


No video clips yet. Want to upload one?

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?