

The Swimmers
2022, English. Directed by Sally El Hosaini.
From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Where to watch The Swimmers
The Swimmers is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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Details
- Released
- 8 September 2022
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jack Thorne
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What The Swimmers is based on
The Swimmers is based on a true story.
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The Swimmers: quick answers
Is The Swimmers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 673 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Swimmers?
The Swimmers runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does The Swimmers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Swimmers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Swimmers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Swimmers is rated U/A 16+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Swimmers on?
The Swimmers is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Swimmers?
If you liked The Swimmers, try NYAD, The 33, The Finest Hours.
Who directed The Swimmers?
The Swimmers (2022) was directed by Sally El Hosaini and stars Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer.
What is The Swimmers based on?
The Swimmers is based on a true story.