Swept from the Sea (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, Swept from the Sea is a drama and romance film directed by Beeban Kidron, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.
Who’s in it. Swept from the Sea stars Rachel Weisz as Amy Foster, Vincent Perez as Yanko, Ian McKellen as Dr. James Kennedy and Kathy Bates as Miss Swaffer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Swept from the Sea has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swept from the Sea page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swept from the Sea tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swept from the Sea (1998)?
- In US, Swept from the Sea is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swept from the Sea worth watching?
- Swept from the Sea holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swept from the Sea?
- Swept from the Sea stars Rachel Weisz, Vincent Perez, Ian McKellen, Kathy Bates and Joss Ackland.
- When was Swept from the Sea released?
- Swept from the Sea was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.