Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Nathalie Issa
Yusra Mardini
Lead
Manal Issa
Sarah Mardini
Matthias Schweighöfer
Sven
Ahmed Malek
Nizar
James Floyd
Emad
Nahel Tzegai
Shada
Akuc Bol
Onnab
Elmi Rashid Elmi
Bilal
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sally El Hosaini's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Swimmers is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
