Swades (2004)
Kernel Score: 81% · 370 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2004-12-17
Runtime: 195 minutes
Where to watch Swades
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.
Swades parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Swades is a family drama about a scientist rediscovering his roots and social responsibility in his Indian home village.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Shah Rukh Khan as Mohan Bhargav
- Gayatri Joshi as Gita
- Kishori Ballal as Kaveri Amma
- Smit Sheth as Chiku
- Lekh Tandon as Dadaji
- Rajesh Vivek as Nivaran Dayal Shrivastav
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- Farrukh Jaffar as Fatima Bi
- Vishnudutt Gaur as Vishnu Dutt (Panchayat member)
- Raja Awasthi as Panch Gungadin
Swades FAQ
Is Swades good?
Swades has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 370 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Swades?
In the US you can stream Swades on Netflix and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Swades OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Swades is a family drama about a scientist rediscovering his roots and social responsibility in his Indian home village.
What movies are like Swades?
If you liked Swades, try Blue Miracle, A Million Miles Away, Hidden Figures and Pelé: Birth of a Legend.