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The Swimmers

7.420222h 14mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a risky voyage, putting their hearts and their swimming skills to heroic use.

DirectorSally El Hosaini
WriterJack Thorne
ProducersEric Fellner·Ali Jaafar

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Cast · Directed by Sally El Hosaini

NINathalie Issa
Nathalie Issa
Yusra Mardini
MIManal Issa
Manal Issa
Sarah Mardini
MSMatthias Schweighöfer
Matthias Schweighöfer
Sven
AMAhmed Malek
Ahmed Malek
Nizar
JFJames Floyd
James Floyd
Emad
NTNahel Tzegai
Nahel Tzegai
Shada
ABAkuc Bol
Akuc Bol
Onnab
EEElmi Rashid Elmi
Elmi Rashid Elmi
Bilal
AZ
Ali Zayn
Abdo
KAKinda Alloush
Kinda Alloush
Mervat Mardini
ASAli Suliman
Ali Suliman
Ezzat Mardini
ASAso Sherabayani
Aso Sherabayani
Mo

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The Swimmers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Swimmers?

The Swimmers is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is The Swimmers on Netflix?

Yes — The Swimmers is available on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

Is The Swimmers on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Swimmers isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Swimmers for free?

The Swimmers is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Swimmers based on a true story?

Yes — The Swimmers is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).