20th Century Studios presents Swiped, a bold and fast-moving drama inspired by the true story that rewired the way the world dates online. Starring Lily James, the film charts the grit, vision, and fearless innovation of a young woman determined to take on a male-dominated industry and change how people connect forever. Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and written by Bill Parker, Rachel Lee Goldenberg, and Kim Caramele, this energetic ensemble piece also features Jackson White, Myha’la, Ben Schnetzer, Pierson Fodé, Clea DuVall, Pedro Correa, Ian Colleti, Coral Peña, and Dan Stevens, with production by Jennifer Gibgot, Andrew Panay, and Lily James.
In a marketplace flooded with apps, Swiped peels back the curtain on the people bold enough to build them. Echoing the intensity of The Social Network but with a sharper emotional edge, the film reimagines the rise of Bumble, a dating platform built to give women the first move, and the visionary behind it.
Fresh out of college, Whitney Wolfe (Lily James) refuses to accept the old rules. Armed with unstoppable drive and clever innovation, she smashes through Silicon Valley’s boys’ club, launching not one but two game-changing dating apps. Her daring journey catapults her from outsider to the youngest female self-made billionaire and redefines the power dynamics of modern dating.
Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg (A Deadly Adoption) keeps the story quick, clever, and human. The 1-hour and 50-minute ride never drags, weaving fact and flourish into a film that entertains while never losing sight of its core truth. Lily James brings Whitney Wolfe Herd to life with charisma and heart, nothing forced, nothing false, while a sharp supporting cast grounds the world around her, even when Hollywood polish shines through.
Where Swiped hits hardest is in showing the cost of ambition in a system built to shut women out. The betrayals, the roadblocks, the relentless underestimation, it’s all here, presented without sugar-coating. Watching Wolfe Herd thrive against those odds is not just inspiring; it’s exhilarating.
Smart, accessible, and emotionally charged, Swiped is never bogged down by tech jargon, making it a story for anyone who’s ever dared to do things differently. Lily James commands the screen in a performance that demands attention, while Goldenberg balances drama, humour, and heart in a way that feels both entertaining and meaningful.
Buckle up for the real-life rollercoaster of Whitney Wolfe Herd, her victories, her setbacks, and her unshakable belief that the future of dating, and tech itself, could belong to anyone bold enough to rewrite the rules.
The Hulu Original film “Swiped” from 20th Century Studios will premiere September 19, 2025, exclusively on Disney+
