The Swimmers (2022)
Kernel Score: 84% · 628 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2022-09-08
Runtime: 134 minutes
Where to watch The Swimmers
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Swimmers parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Swimmers is a PG-13 true-story drama about two Syrian refugee sisters risking their lives to reach the Olympics.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts wartime danger including a bomb strike and the perilous refugee journey the sisters undertake.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Sally El Hosaini
Cast
- Manal Issa as Sarah Mardini
- Nathalie Issa as Yusra Mardini
- Matthias Schweighöfer as Sven
- Ali Suliman as Ezzat Mardini
- James Floyd as Emad
- Ahmed Malek as Nizar
- Kinda Alloush as Mervat Mardini
- Nahel Tzegai as Shada
- Carlotta De Gregori as Marlena Kristov (Olympic swimmer)
- Victoria Valcheva as Kostana
The Swimmers FAQ
Is The Swimmers good?
The Swimmers has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 628 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Swimmers?
In the US you can stream The Swimmers on Netflix.
Is The Swimmers OK for kids?
The Swimmers is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Swimmers is a PG-13 true-story drama about two Syrian refugee sisters risking their lives to reach the Olympics.
What movies are like The Swimmers?
If you liked The Swimmers, try Million Dollar Baby, NYAD, The Fallout and Emancipation.