Swiped OTT release date in India, cast, what to expect, and more about Bumble-founder Whitney Wolfe Herd's biopic

Swiped brings entrepreneur Whitney Wolfe Herd's story to life. The 36-year-old woman's entrepreneurial determination and courage to start something new in this fast-paced tech world will inspire the young generation. For the unversed, Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of the dating app Bumble. Swiped will follow her journey from her early days at Tinder app to her becoming one of the youngest female self-made billionaires when Bumble went public in 2021.

When to watch Swiped in India?

The biographical drama skips a theatrical release and will instead directly drop on JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) on September 19, 2025, in India and on Hulu for other countries. Actress Lily James, who brings Whitney Wolfe Herd's story to life, has also made her debut in production with Swiped.

What to expect from the film Swiped?

The biopic will show how Bumble became the girl-power in this competitive world of dating. Swiped does not only focus on Bumble, it also delves into Whitney Wolfe Herd's wild journey in the male-dominated tech world, where she fought tooth and nail to build her empire. The film will follow her early struggling days as an entrepreneur to becoming a self-made billionaire at the age of just 36, all while seeing how her app changed the dating game for good.

You can expect an inspiring story of female empowerment and ambition, featuring Silicon Valley politics, boardroom battles, and the personal costs of building a rapidly successful tech empire, likened to The Social Network with a feminist angle, in the upcoming film. Swiped promises to offer behind-the-scenes of the tense atmosphere before the groundbreaking creation of Bumble, highlighting a woman's journey to success in the tech industry.

Swiped cast members

Cinderella-fame Lily James portrayed the role of Whitney Wolfe Herd. Dan Stevens, Myha'la Herrold, Jackson White, Ben Schnetzer, Pierson Fodé, Clea DuVall, and Dermot Mulroney appear in other pivotal roles. Swiped will have its world premiere in the Gala Presentations section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) today, on September 9, 2025.

FAQs:

Q. When and where to watch Swiped?

A. Bumble-founder Whitney Wolfe Herd's biopic Swiped is coming on Hulu and JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on September 19, 2025.

Q. What's the story of the film Swiped?

A. Swiped explores the challenges of building a tech empire, featuring high-stakes boardroom battles and a feminist twist on the Silicon Valley story, akin to The Social Network.