---
title: "A Bigger Splash"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-bigger-splash-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 324807
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 125
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# A Bigger Splash (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-bigger-splash-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Bigger Splash is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Frenesy Film, StudioCanal, COTA Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American couple's Italian vacation turns tense when an unexpected visitor and his daughter arrive."

### Why Watch
- features a talented star cast including Tilda Swinton and Ralph Fiennes
- offers a dramatic narrative set in Italy

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains dangerous sexual scenarios and jealousy
- deals with complex relationship troubles
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult themes including jealousy and dangerous sexual scenarios.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, thriller, romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/a-bigger-splash-2015#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Luca Guadagnino
- **Networks / Studios**: Frenesy Film, StudioCanal, COTA Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tilda Swinton** as *Marianne Lane*
- **Matthias Schoenaerts** as *Paul De Smedt*
- **Ralph Fiennes** as *Harry Hawkes*
- **Dakota Johnson** as *Penelope Lanier*
- **Corrado Guzzanti** as *Maresciallo*
- **Alessandro Ferrara** as *Carabiniere 1*
- **David Maddalena** as *Carabiniere 2*
- **Salvatore Gabriele** as *Mayor*
- **Livio Franco Blandino** as *Restaurant Owner*
- **Aurore Clément** as *Mireille*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film about?
An American couple named Paul and Marianne spend their vacation in Italy and experience trouble when Marianne invites a former lover and his teenage daughter to visit.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Tilda Swinton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ralph Fiennes, and Dakota Johnson.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under the drama, thriller, and romance genres.

### Q: What is the film loosely based on?
The film is loosely based on Jacques Deray's 1969 film La Piscine.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Bigger Splash — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/324807)
- [A Bigger Splash (2015 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Bigger_Splash_(2015_film))
- [A Bigger Splash (1974) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/214767-a-bigger-splash/prehled/)
- [Bigger Splash, A 58% [A Bigger Splash] (1973) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/243563-bigger-splash-a)
- [A Bigger Splash (1974) - trailer - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2sEkXKxQs8)

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