Poolman is a 2023 American comedy mystery film directed, produced, co-written by and starring Chris Pine in his directorial debut.

The film follows Darren Barrenman (Pine), an unwavering optimist and native Angeleno, who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.

Darren Barrenman is a pool cleaner in Los Angeles, living in the old apartment complex The Tahitian Tiki owned by parental figures Jack and Diane.

He is an advocate for LA, inspired by Erin Brockovich, constantly pitching his local council on potential improvements, to the disdain of councillor Stephen Toronkowski.

Darren's girlfriend Susan, fed up with his passion for causes but disinterest in progressing with their relationship, quietly and subtly says goodbye for good and leaves.

Darren then proceeds to head out with Jack and Diane for another day of shooting their documentary on his quest to improve LA, which ends in Toronkowski getting him thrown in jail overnight.

Femme fatale June Del Rey reveals a real-estate and water plot by her boss Toronkowski that requires Barrenman's detective skills.

Darren finds a painted portrait of June and the almond farmer labeled 'The future Mr, and Mrs...', and rushes out to the mansion.

It was announced in February 2022 that Chris Pine was set to make his directorial debut on the film, which he co-wrote the screenplay for with Ian Gotler.

[16] Michael Rechtshaffen, writing for The Hollywood Reporter, called the film a "shrill misfire" and predicted that it would "likely have a tough time finding a home".