The Swimmers
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.
Where to watch The Swimmers in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Swimmers there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Swimmers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Swimmers
The Swimmers is a 2022 English-language drama and history film directed by Sally El Hosaini. The cast is led by Nathalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Swimmers was produced by Working Title Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on September 8, 2022, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Sally El Hosaini
- Writers
- Jack Thorne
- Release date
- September 8, 2022
- OTT release
- November 23, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Working Title Films
The Swimmers cast & crew
The Swimmers was directed by Sally El Hosaini and written by Jack Thorne.
The cast features Nathalie Issa as Yusra Mardini, Manal Issa as Sarah Mardini, Matthias Schweighöfer as Sven, Ahmed Malek as Nizar, James Floyd as Emad, and Nahel Tzegai as Shada.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Steven Price, cinematography is by Christopher Ross, and it was produced by Eric Fellner and Katherine Pomfret.
Is The Swimmers worth watching?
The Swimmers holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 646 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Swimmers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Swimmers
In United States, you can stream The Swimmers on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 23, 2022.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Swimmers
Nathalie Issa
Yusra Mardini
Manal Issa
Sarah Mardini
Matthias Schweighöfer
Sven
Ahmed Malek
Nizar
James Floyd
Emad
Nahel Tzegai
Shada
Akuc Bol
Onnab
Elmi Rashid Elmi
Bilal
Ali Zayn
Abdo
Kinda Alloush
Mervat Mardini
Ali Suliman
Ezzat Mardini
Aso Sherabayani
Mo
The Swimmers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Swimmers in United States?
The Swimmers is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Swimmers on Netflix?
Yes — The Swimmers is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Swimmers in?
The Swimmers is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Swimmers?
The Swimmers runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is The Swimmers rated?
The Swimmers is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 646 ratings.
▸When did The Swimmers release on OTT?
The Swimmers became available digitally on November 23, 2022.
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