The Swell (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, The Swell is a drama series.
What it’s about. When a big storm arrives that can flood the lower parts of the Netherlands and Belgium, prime minister Hans Kreuger has to make a decision; can we evacuate four million people? Going for the evacuation of civilians, hospitals and prisons will take at least 4 days.
Who’s in it. The Swell stars Roos Dickmann as Naomi Wienesse, Joppe Degrijse as Kevin Van Daele, Lene Lanckriet as Femke Van Daele and Sadettin Kirmiziyuz as Samir Sentûrk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Swell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swell page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swell tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swell (2016)?
- In US, The Swell is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swell worth watching?
- The Swell holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Swell?
- The Swell stars Roos Dickmann, Joppe Degrijse, Lene Lanckriet, Sadettin Kirmiziyuz and Jamelia Sanda Nana.
- When was The Swell released?
- The Swell was released in 2016.