Into the Blue (2026)

Movie review: Into the Blue

Into the Blue is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama, History, Comedy. Its listed tagline is “An exceptional true story of resilience, hope and the power of love.”

Story

Philippe Croizon, a 26-year-old metal worker at Fonderies du Poitou, had no idea that his life would be turned upside down on March 5, 1994. On that day, the young father received three 20,000 V shocks while trying to dismantle the TV antenna hanging from the chimney of his house in Saint-Rémy-sur-Creuse. After two months in a coma, he woke up with all four limbs amputated. Thus began what he calls his "second life", which has enabled him to overcome his disability, meet his partner, Suzanna Sabino, and achieve some incredible sporting feats, including a swim across the English Channel in less than 24 hours.

Audience reaction

TMDB records an audience rating of 6.8/10 based on 5 votes.

Production

Release date: April 22, 2026 · Original language: French · Original title: Pour le meilleur

Cast

Pierre RabinePhilippe CroizonLilly-Fleur PointeauxSuzana SabinoCorinne MasieroValérie CarbonnelPierre DeladonchampsChristian SondereggerZinedine SoualemSandrine BonnaireLolita ChammahJulien Le Berre

Themes

amputationbased on true storyloveswimmingfamilydisabilityaccidentresiliencestorydrama