Swept from the Sea
1998, English. Directed by Beeban Kidron.
In the heart of an outcast, he found his destiny. In the passion of an outsider, she found her home.
The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Swept from the Sea
Swept from the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 January 1998
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Willocks
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What Swept from the Sea is based on
Swept from the Sea is based on Amy Foster (1901) by Joseph Conrad.
1901
Amy Foster
By Joseph Conrad
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Swept from the Sea: quick answers
Is Swept from the Sea worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Swept from the Sea?
Swept from the Sea runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Swept from the Sea have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Swept from the Sea. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Swept from the Sea parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Swept from the Sea is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Swept from the Sea on?
Swept from the Sea isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Swept from the Sea?
If you liked Swept from the Sea, try The Painted Veil, Onegin, Love in the Time of Cholera.
Who directed Swept from the Sea?
Swept from the Sea (1998) was directed by Beeban Kidron and stars Rachel Weisz, Vincent Perez, Ian McKellen.
What is Swept from the Sea based on?
Swept from the Sea is based on Amy Foster (1901) by Joseph Conrad.