Sign in
Trailer

Swades

2004Movie3 h 15 min

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Rotten Tomatoes90%91%

A heartwarming, uplifting drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout score and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Set your services
What's new on Netflix

Fingerprint

Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

We, the people.

A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Drama
  • Socially Conscious
  • Inspiring Homecoming
  • Rural India Setting
  • Musical Storytelling
  • Self-Discovery Journey
  • Community-Focused
  • Optimistic & Hopeful
  • Bollywood Classic

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Ashutosh Gowariker
Written by
Ashutosh Gowariker, Amin Hajee, Ayan Mukerji
Produced by
Ashutosh Gowariker
Music by
A.R. Rahman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 17, 2004 · 3 h 15 min · Drama

Released
December 17, 2004
Runtime
3 h 15 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Hindi
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
118 countries

Tropes

The Ace, Career Versus Man, Childhood Friend Romance +9

  • The Ace
  • Career Versus Man
  • Childhood Friend Romance
  • Cool Car
  • Deceased Parents Are the Best
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Driving Song
  • Embarrassing Nickname
  • Small Role, Big Impact
  • Elemental Motifs
  • No Antagonist
  • Science Hero

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Swades?"

Questions about Swades

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swades?

Netflix

In the United States, Swades streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 95 other countries.

Is Swades worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%).

Is Swades okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Swades?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Swades plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Swades in English?

HindiEnglish

No, it was made in Hindi, with some English.

What tropes does Swades use?

The AceCareer Versus ManChildhood Friend RomanceCool CarDeceased Parents Are the BestDefrosting Ice QueenDriving SongEmbarrassing NicknameSmall Role, Big ImpactElemental MotifsNo AntagonistScience Heroand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including The Ace, Career Versus Man, and Childhood Friend Romance.