Summary
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.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want fast pacing
Where to watch
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Not for laughs or scares.
Cast
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Rachel WeiszAmy Foster
Vincent PerezYanko
Ian McKellenDr. James Kennedy
Kathy BatesMiss Swaffer
Joss AcklandMr. Swaffer
Tony HaygarthMr. Smith
Fiona VictoryMrs. Smith
Tom BellIsaac Foster
Zoë WanamakerMary Foster
William Scott-MassonMr. Wilcox
Eve MathesonMrs. Wilcox
Dave HillJack Vincent
Roger Ashton-GriffithsCanon Van Stone
Crew
- Directed by
- Beeban Kidron
- Written by
- Joseph Conrad, Tim Willocks
- Produced by
- Beeban Kidron, Charles Steel, Polly Tapson
- Music by
- John Barry
Everyone
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Facts
January 23, 1998 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13
- Released
- January 23, 1998
- Runtime
- 1 h 53 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom, United States
- Available in
- 24 countries
Q&A
5 questions, like "Where can I stream Swept from the Sea?"
Questions about Swept from the Sea
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Swept from the Sea worth watching?
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 28%). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (28).
Is Swept from the Sea okay for kids?
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Is Swept from the Sea good for date night?
Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Swept from the Sea plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.


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