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‘Swiped’ Premieres at TIFF as Early Reviews Roll In

Critics praise Lily James’ performance, questioning the film’s depth.

Lily James stars as Whitney Wolfe Herd, a co-founder of Tinder who went on to create Bumble in the drama "Swiped."
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Lily James attends the red carpet for "Swiped" as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 50th edition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
Rachel Lee Goldenberg attends the red carpet for "Swiped" as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) returns for its 50th edition in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 9, 2025. REUTERS/Mark Blinch

Overview

  • The biographical drama about Whitney Wolfe Herd screened at the Toronto International Film Festival ahead of its Sept. 19 streaming launch.
  • Hulu released a final trailer and poster timed to the TIFF debut, with the film set for Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
  • Lily James makes her first feature producing turn and discussed the project’s focus on gender dynamics and online safety during festival interviews.
  • Reviews describe an earnest but conventional approach, citing strong work from James while faulting the film’s limited analysis of tech and dating‑app culture.
  • Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and co-written with Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, the cast includes Dan Stevens, Jackson White, Myha'la, Ben Schnetzer, Clea DuVall and Dermot Mulroney, with the story presented as inspired by real events and acknowledging fictionalization.