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The Pool

Movie 2024 95 min Documentary Checked by Dan S · 13 Oct 2026
Official Rating M ClearAge 10+

Why our age differs

Official is M. We say 10+ because it is a calm community portrait with no violence and little rough content. Some adult talk may go over younger kids' heads

What we flagged

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Sex and Nudity
Mild
Language
Mild

Our take

The Pool spends time with the swimmers and regulars at Sydney's Bondi Icebergs. It is gentle and unhurried, with swimsuits, occasional mild swearing and frank talk about bodies and getting older. We would watch together from 10, when the conversations about community and ageing are more likely to land.

Uplifting themes

Community, belonging, and showing up for one another carry the whole film. Swimming in cold water together becomes a way to feel less alone and more connected Older regulars and lifelong swimmers show resilience, humour, and care for their neighbours. They show that it is never too late to start something new Offers a look at Australian beach culture, the pool's long history, and the benefits of swimming at any age. It could spark a chat about community places near you

Story (may spoil tone)

Bondi Icebergs is the most photographed pool in the world. This is where generations of children have learnt to swim, where the diehard have braved the frigid waters of one hundred winters, where the young and beautiful have come to bond and bake in the hot sun. THE POOL is a stunning cinematic experience with a soundtrack that harks back to the 1960s and a cast of characters who each have a story to tell. It speaks to the enduring power of community and our collective longing to find it. No matter your background or where you’re at – everyone is equal in their swimsuits.

What we flagged

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Sex and Nudity
Mild
Language
Mild

Details

Language Mild Some swimmers speak bluntly, and there is occasional mild swearing in i…

Some swimmers speak bluntly, and there is occasional mild swearing in interviews and banter. It is conversational and relaxed, and it is not aimed at anyone

Sex / nudity Mild People of all ages are shown in swimsuits, sunbathing and spending time…

People of all ages are shown in swimsuits, sunbathing and spending time around the pool. Nothing sexual is shown, though some adults speak frankly about bodies

Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.

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Talk after watching

  • The film says everyone is equal in swimsuits. Do you agree, and why does a shared place bring people together?
  • The pool has seen generations of swimmers and a hundred winters. What place in your life feels like that?