Swades
“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.
Where to watch Swades in India
Can I watch Swades in India? Yes — you can stream Swades in India on Netflix, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
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Where is Swades streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Swades
Swades is a 2004 Hindi-language drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The cast is led by Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal. It has a runtime of 3h 15m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 400 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.
Swades was produced by Ashutosh Gowariker Productions, UTV Motion Pictures, and Dillywood and made in India. It was released on December 17, 2004, and carries a U certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Writers
- M. G. Sathya, Charlotte Whitby-Coles, Ayan Mukerji
- Release date
- December 17, 2004
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Ashutosh Gowariker Productions, UTV Motion Pictures, Dillywood
Swades cast & crew
Swades was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and written by M. G. Sathya, Charlotte Whitby-Coles, and Ayan Mukerji.
The cast features Shah Rukh Khan as Mohan Bhargav, Gayatri Joshi as Gita, Kishori Ballal as Kaveri Amma, Smit Sheth as Chiku, Lekh Tandon as Dadaji, and Rajesh Vivek as Nivaran Dayal Shrivastav.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by A.R. Rahman, cinematography is by Mahesh Aney, and it was produced by Ashutosh Gowariker and Sunita Gowariker.
Is Swades worth watching?
Swades holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 416 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 15m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, Swades is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Swades
In India, you can stream Swades on Netflix, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Swades
Shah Rukh Khan
Mohan Bhargav
Gayatri Joshi
Gita
Kishori Ballal
Kaveri Amma
Smit Sheth
Chiku
Lekh Tandon
Dadaji
Rajesh Vivek
Nivaran Dayal Shrivastav
Daya Shankar Pandey
Mela Ram
Farrukh Jaffar
Fatima Bi
Vishnudutt Gaur
Vishnu Dutt (Panchayat member)
Raja Awasthi
Panch Gungadin
Vishwa S. Badola
Panch Munishwar
Bhim Vakani
Panch Narayan
Swades — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Swades in India?
Swades is streaming on Netflix in India.
▸Where can I watch Swades in the US?
In the US, Swades is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸Where can I watch Swades in the UK?
Swades isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
▸Is Swades on Netflix?
Yes — Swades is currently available on Netflix in India.
▸What language is Swades in?
Swades is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including Hindi, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Swades?
Swades runs 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes).
▸What is Swades rated?
Swades is rated U. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 416 ratings.
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