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‘Swiped’ Hits Streaming After TIFF as Lily James’ Performance Shines and Critics Fault the Film’s Depth

Director Rachel Lee Goldenberg says nondisclosure agreements limited access to Whitney Wolfe Herd, prompting a research‑driven production with selective fictionalization.

Lily James in “Swiped.”
A photo illustration of Lily James in Swiped.
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Overview

  • The biographical drama is now available on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in the U.K. following its Toronto International Film Festival premiere.
  • Lily James, who also produced, says she took the role to explore how women are silenced and to spotlight harassment and power dynamics in tech.
  • Goldenberg says Wolfe Herd could not participate due to NDAs, so the team relied on court filings, press interviews and archived social media, with some gaps dramatized.
  • Reviews are divided, with outlets like IndieWire, Newsday and RogerEbert.com criticizing a superficial treatment while frequently praising James’ lead turn.
  • The film dramatizes Wolfe Herd’s early role at Tinder, her 2014 harassment lawsuit and the creation of Bumble, and it includes an “inspired by actual events” disclaimer.