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Swept Away

1974·Movie
1h 50min
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes62%79%

Where to watch

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

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Swept Away fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor7

World

Society, class and money, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Political SatireClass WarfareIsland SurvivalVolatile PassionLina Wertmüller ClassicItalian CinemaPower DynamicsProvocative Romance

Crew

Directed by:
Lina Wertmüller, Gianni Arduini, Franca Invernizzi
Written by:
Lina Wertmüller, Lina Wertmüller
Produced by:
Hermes Gallippi, Paolo Gargano, Romano Cardarelli
Composed by:
Piero Piccioni, Mario Bramonti, Venanzio Biraschi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Swept Away

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swept Away legally?

KanopyHooplaKino Film Collection

Swept Away is included with a subscription to Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Away worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swept Away rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Swept Away?

1 h 50 min

Swept Away runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swept Away?

Critics62
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate Swept Away higher (77) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Swept Away in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Swept Away?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Swept Away in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Swept Away use?

Adaptation DeviationBittersweet EndingDefrosting Ice QueenDeserted IslandDid Not Get the GirlThe Dog Bites BackSlap-Slap-KissRobinsonade

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Swept Away, including Adaptation Deviation, Bittersweet Ending, Defrosting Ice Queen.