Movie

Swept from the Sea

“In the heart of an outcast, he found his destiny. In the passion of an outsider, she found her home.”

★ 6.4(77)19981h 53m

Swept from the Sea is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Swept from the Sea

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Good to know

Director: Beeban Kidron
Release date: 1998-01-23
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Tapson Steel Films Productions

Swept from the Sea — trailer

About Swept from the Sea

Swept from the Sea is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Beeban Kidron, starring Rachel Weisz, Vincent Perez and Ian McKellen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Swept from the Sea in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The film tells the story of Russian emigree and the only survivor from ship crash Yanko Goorall and servant Amy Foster in the end of 19th century. When Yanko enters a farm sick and hungry after the shipwreck, everyone is afraid of him, except for Amy, who is very kind and helps him. Soon he becomes like a son for Dr. James Kennedy and romance between Yanko and Amy follows.

Cast

Rachel Weisz

Amy Foster

Vincent Perez

Yanko

Ian McKellen

Dr. James Kennedy

Kathy Bates

Miss Swaffer

Joss Ackland

Mr. Swaffer

Tony Haygarth

Mr. Smith

Fiona Victory

Mrs. Smith

Tom Bell

Isaac Foster

Zoë Wanamaker

Mary Foster

William Scott-Masson

Mr. Wilcox

Eve Matheson

Mrs. Wilcox

Dave Hill

Jack Vincent

Themes & keywords

underdogseawalesloss of loved oneshipwreckstrangenessdoctorxenophobiawoman directorstrange person

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Swept from the Sea in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, Swept from the Sea is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Swept from the Sea on Netflix?+

Swept from the Sea is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is Swept from the Sea?+

Swept from the Sea has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Swept from the Sea?+

Swept from the Sea stars Rachel Weisz, Vincent Perez, Ian McKellen, Kathy Bates and Joss Ackland.

When did Swept from the Sea come out?+

Swept from the Sea is a 1998 movie directed by Beeban Kidron.

What genre is Swept from the Sea?+

Swept from the Sea is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Swept from the Sea?+

Swept from the Sea was directed by Beeban Kidron.