Swept Away
1974, Italian. Directed by Lina Wertmüller.
A wealthy woman's yachting holiday with friends in the Mediterranean Sea takes an unexpected turn when she and one of the boat's crew are stranded on a desert island. Her capitalist beliefs and his communist convictions clash, but during their struggle to survive, social roles are reversed and heated passions come alive.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Swept Away is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lina WertmüllerDirector
- Giancarlo GianniniGennarino Carunchio
- Mariangela MelatoRaffaella Pavone Lanzetti
- Riccardo SalvinoSignor Pavone Lanzetti
- Isa DanieliAnna
- Aldo Puglisiun collega di Gennarino
- Anna MelitaUna conoscente di Raffaela
- Eros Pagniun giornalista di sinistra conoscente dei Pavone Lanzetti
- Vittorio FanfoniCast
- Lorenzo PianiCast
- Giuseppe DuriniCast
- Lucrezia De DomizioCast
- Luis SuárezCast
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1974
- Original title
- Travolti da un insolito destino nell'azzurro mare d'agosto
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Lina Wertmüller
- Box office
- $12M
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Swept Away: quick answers
Is Swept Away worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 348 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Swept Away?
Swept Away runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Swept Away have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Swept Away. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Swept Away parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Swept Away on?
Swept Away is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Swept Away?
If you liked Swept Away, try Love & Sex, Just Before I Go, Working Girl.
Who directed Swept Away?
Swept Away (1974) was directed by Lina Wertmüller and stars Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Riccardo Salvino.