Swept Away (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1974, Swept Away is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lina Wertmüller, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A spoiled rich woman and a brutish Communist deckhand become stranded alone on a desert island after venturing away from their cruise.
Who’s in it. Swept Away stars Giancarlo Giannini as Gennarino Carunchio, Mariangela Melato as Raffaella Pavone Lanzetti, Riccardo Salvino as Signor Pavone Lanzetti and Isa Danieli as Anna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Swept Away has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and 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 Away page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swept Away tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swept Away (1974)?
- In US, Swept Away is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and 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 Away worth watching?
- Swept Away holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Swept Away?
- Swept Away stars Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Riccardo Salvino, Isa Danieli and Aldo Puglisi.
- When was Swept Away released?
- Swept Away was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.