The Swimmers (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2022, The Swimmers is a drama and history film directed by Sally El Hosaini, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Swimmers stars Manal Issa as Sarah Mardini, Nathalie Issa as Yusra Mardini, Matthias Schweighöfer as Sven and Ali Suliman as Ezzat Mardini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Swimmers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swimmers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swimmers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swimmers (2022)?
- In US, The Swimmers is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swimmers worth watching?
- The Swimmers holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Swimmers?
- The Swimmers stars Manal Issa, Nathalie Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer, Ali Suliman and James Floyd.
- When was The Swimmers released?
- The Swimmers was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.