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Swept Away

1974Movie1 h 50 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A wealthy woman's yachting holiday with friends in the Mediterranean Sea takes an unexpected turn when she and one of the boat's crew are stranded on a desert island. Her capitalist beliefs and his communist convictions clash, but during their struggle to survive, social roles are reversed and heated passions come alive.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You're watching with family

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Directed by
Lina Wertmüller

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Facts

December 18, 1974 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
December 18, 1974
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Box office
$12 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Deviation, Bittersweet Ending, Defrosting Ice Queen +5

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Swept Away?"

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Where can I stream Swept Away?

In the United States, Swept Away streams on Kino Film Collection, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Swept Away worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (62).

Will Swept Away make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Swept Away good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Swept Away in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.