The Swimmers | Official Trailer | Netflix

From war-torn Syria to the 2016 Rio Olympics, two young sisters embark on a harrowing journey as refugees, putting both their hearts and champion swimming skills to heroic use. Based on a true story. Directed by Sally El-Hosaini.


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The Swimmers | Official Trailer | Netflix

[heyitsNIZAH]

When the song started. I found myself crying. Human resilience is amazing

[amitmarndi]

The story and Unstoppable song just made for each other.

[kyakasooramlakavms]

It's Olympian Yusra Mardini and her sister's story. I know the film will streamline a few bits, but mostly it's all real and raw - I haven't seen the film obviously, but I researched her story for a project, and the sisters literally swam for hours to bring their boat to shore. I am not a swimmer, but even I know that swimming in a heated pool in proper gear is a completely different experience to swimming in the freezing open sea, wearing normal clothes, and maybe even extra layers that all weigh you down. These sisters are heroes and I am so glad their story is coming light at last.

[TOOO]

I'm a refugee and this made me cry like rivers. Memories that can never be erased!

[kyakasooramlakavms]

I am so happy this story is finally finding a platform. A real life greek hero's ballad, Yusra and her sister are phenomenal women and I can't wait for their story to be heard loud and clear!

[katerinamakrogamvraki]

when I heard about their story in the radio in Greece I was still a student. I won't forget how my mom broke down in tears and there was silence... these two girls gave voice to so many people and inspired us to fight for refugee rights! Since then when I feel tired of different issues that make life feel hard I think of what they did and I feel so strong! Not only they did not give up, the fought to save lives! I "swim" stronger in life because of their example

[mokhelejude]

Thank you Netflix for telling stories worth telling, stories any other production company wouldn't dare put their money on...❤️

[ly]

I watched it.. I cried alot remembering the war... Im so proud of u.. U r such an example for every arabian woman..
11 years of my age were wasted due to war and im still stuck

[anonymously]

chills all over, much love, strength and power to all those who made the movie and all those who're living in war<3

[omarsabih]

How strong are these people that kept their breams alive through the hardship. How great are the people that embraced these strangers and gave them a second chance!

[messidhoni]

A big salute to the sisters for their tremendous courage in the face of difficulty. I can't even imagine how difficult it must be to leave your own country and swim to another by yourself, to swim in the freezing temperatures with your clothes pulling you down and yet pushing not just yourself but an entire boat of people.

[deni]

This movie was so moving and so inspiring. It’s a must see. It’s horrible that people have to go through this. I’m glad she followed her dream in the midst of all that.

[dieudonnecelestine]

This is the movie. This is why we should watch movies. This is the reason Netflix should exist. You better keep bringing out what touches our hearts like this. I can’t stop sobbing and shrieking. Can’t wait!

[kefo]

For me as a German, this film once again showed me what great work we and our politics had done back in 2015/16 (and still do). It makes me kinda proud and I can only imagine how many lifes we have safed. There shouldn't be closed borders nowhere in the world anymore. Such a moving film. I think that everyone should watch it once. They should talk about this at schools.

[SodaKatana]

This movie looks breathtaking, this movie can take you down and on a top again.... and Matthias Schweigerhofer is just spot on actor...what a film way how to finish this year...10/10

[boogiepop]

You know how good it is when you cry just from watching the trailer (And as an Arab person who remembers how that nightmare began 💔)

[DrOSami]

Being a refugee myself, I felt every moment of the movie. Thank you for putting a human face on our stories ♥️🇸🇾

[kevinchinnavadu]

This movie made me realize all the more the reason the world needs to work together. Every human should live a happy life and help each other.

[ar.malavikajayan]

have you ever got teared up watching a trailer?
me: yes!

[millenialgeek]

the one who made this trailer, sure knew how to pull on ur heart strings . btw watched it, loved everything, might be a little slow overall but has those moments to keep it together. Kudos to film maker !