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Swept Away

Movie, 2002, The 2000s, Set in A deserted island

Swept Away is #3 of 18 in release order and #3 of 18 in chronological order in the Guy Ritchie.

The story

Stranded and alone on a desert island during a cruise, a spoiled rich woman and a deckhand fall in love and make a date to reunite after their rescue.

Swept Away recap

Swept Away (2002) strands a spoiled millionaire's wife and the Italian deckhand she torments on a deserted Mediterranean island, where their roles reverse. Guy Ritchie wrote and directed this remake of Lina Wertmüller's 1974 film, his third feature, starring his then wife Madonna. Amber Leighton (Madonna) joins her husband Tony (Bruce Greenwood) and two other couples on a private cruise from Greece to Italy and insults the deckhand Giuseppe Esposito (Adriano Giannini, son of the original's lead) at every turn. She insists on a dinghy trip despite his warning about a storm, the engine runs dry, and they wash up on an empty island. There Giuseppe's survival skills put him in charge, he begins to dominate her, and the two fall into a passionate relationship. When Amber spots a boat anchored offshore, she hides rather than be rescued.

Swept Away ending explained

Swept Away ends with the lovers separated. They are rescued and returned to their old lives, and Giuseppe writes to Amber and waits for an answer that never comes, believing she has rejected him. The final reveal shows that Tony has intercepted the letters, making sure Amber never sees them or Giuseppe again. The remake flopped, earning about $1 million on a $10 million budget, and is often listed among the worst films ever made.

Where to watch Swept Away

Swept Away is streaming on Troma NOW in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.

Ratings

IMDb 3.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 6%

Where it fits

Cast

Directed by Guy Ritchie.