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Swept from the Sea

1998·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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About

In the heart of an outcast, he found his destiny. In the passion of an outsider, she found her home.

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.
Historical RomanceShipwreck SurvivalOutsider NarrativeForbidden Love19th CenturySocial PrejudiceMelancholyCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Swept from the Sea legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Swept from the Sea worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 28%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swept from the Sea rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Swept from the Sea?

1 h 53 min

Swept from the Sea runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swept from the Sea?

Critics28
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Swept from the Sea higher (72) than critics (28). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Swept from the Sea in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Swept from the Sea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Swept from the Sea in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.