Swades
2004, Hindi. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
We, the people.
A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.
- Runtime
- 3h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 416 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Swades
Swades is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ashutosh GowarikerDirector
- Shah Rukh KhanMohan Bhargav
- Gayatri JoshiGita
- Kishori BallalKaveri Amma
- Smit ShethChiku
- Lekh TandonDadaji
- Rajesh VivekNivaran Dayal Shrivastav
- Daya Shankar PandeyMela Ram
- Farrukh JaffarFatima Bi
- Vishnudutt GaurVishnu Dutt (Panchayat member)
- Raja AwasthiPanch Gungadin
- Vishwa S. BadolaPanch Munishwar
- Bhim VakaniPanch Narayan
Details
- Released
- 17 December 2004
- Original title
- स्वदेस
- Country
- India
- Written by
- M. G. Sathya, Charlotte Whitby-Coles, Ayan Mukerji
- Budget
- $2.9M
- Box office
- $4.8M
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Swades: quick answers
Is Swades worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 416 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Swades?
Swades runs 195 minutes (3h 15m).
Does Swades have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Swades. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Swades parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Swades is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Swades on?
Swades is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Swades?
If you liked Swades, try Blue Miracle, Flicka, Hidden Figures.
Who directed Swades?
Swades (2004) was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and stars Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal.