Swades (2004)
▸ Worth a watch
Swades is streaming in Canada on Netflix.
The verdict
Swades holds up as a perfectly decent Hindi film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 403 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 195 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In Canada you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 3h 15m on it?
3h 15m of Hindi drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 403 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 15m — long |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Hindi |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ashutosh Gowariker
Cast
Shah Rukh Khan
Mohan Bhargav
Gayatri Joshi
Gita
Lekh Tandon
Dadaji
Rajesh Vivek
Nivaran Dayal Shrivastav
Daya Shankar Pandey
Mela Ram
Farrukh Jaffar
Fatima Bi
Where to watch in Canada
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of Sep 27, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Swades worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.3/10 on audience ratings. 3h 15m of Hindi drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Where can I watch Swades?
You can stream Swades in Canada on Netflix.
When is Swades coming to streaming?
Swades is already streaming in Canada on Netflix.
What language is Swades in?
Swades is a Hindi film (Drama).