Swades (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2004, Swades is a drama film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, running about 189 minutes. “We, the people.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. NASA employee Mohan Bhargav comes to India to take his grandmother along with him at his home abroad. During his stay at his native place, he comes across various social issues faced by the villagers and decides to take a stand for them, to improve their quality of life.
Who’s in it. Swades stars Shah Rukh Khan as Mohan Bhargav, Gayatri Joshi as Gita, Kishori Balal as Kaveri Amma and Smith Seth as Chiku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Swades has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swades page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swades tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swades (2004)?
- In US, Swades is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swades worth watching?
- Swades holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Swades?
- Swades stars Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Balal, Smith Seth and Lekh Tandon.
- When was Swades released?
- Swades was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 189 minutes.