

The Swimmers
Directed by Sally El Hosaini
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.
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Top cast

Nathalie Issa
Yusra Mardini

Manal Issa
Sarah Mardini

Matthias Schweighöfer
Sven

Ahmed Malek
Nizar

James Floyd
Emad

Nahel Tzegai
Shada

Akuc Bol
Onnab

Elmi Rashid Elmi
Bilal
Ali Zayn
Abdo

Kinda Alloush
Mervat Mardini
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Swimmers online?
As of November 4, 2026, The Swimmers is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Swimmers on Netflix?
Yes — as of November 4, 2026, The Swimmers is available on Netflix in United States.
Can I rent or buy The Swimmers online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for The Swimmers in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream The Swimmers?
As of November 4, 2026, The Swimmers is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.









