Contributed by: Lisa on Friday, August 15 2025 @ 01:15 pm
Last modified on Friday, August 15 2025 @ 01:17 pm
Ever had one of those moments where you realize the only way forward is to build something better yourself? That’s the heart of Swiped, the upcoming Hulu film that follows Whitney Wolfe Herd’s journey from co-founding Tinder to creating Bumble, an app that flipped the online dating script by putting women in control.
In the film, Lily James steps into the role of Whitney, a recent college grad stepping into the high-energy, male-dominated tech world. At first, she’s part of the Tinder team—only to find herself navigating toxic workplace politics and misogyny that no one should have to endure. When those walls close in, Whitney doesn’t just walk away. She reimagines what a dating app could be and launches Bumble, building not just a company but a safer, more empowering space for women. The twist? That bold move eventually makes her the youngest female self-made billionaire.
Directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and co-written with Bill Parker and Kim Caramele, Swiped doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable realities of online dating. One standout moment captures Whitney hearing about the flood of unsolicited explicit photos on Tinder—a problem met with shrugs rather than solutions. That scene becomes a turning point, and in real life, it sparked the feature that defines Bumble: women making the first move. It’s a small change that completely shifts the dynamics of online connections.
With a supporting cast that includes Jackson White, Myha’la, Ben Schnetzer, Pierson Fodé, Clea DuVall, and Dan Stevens, the film is already drawing comparisons to The Social Network—but this time, the focus is on women taking charge in an industry that often sidelines them.
The premiere hits the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2025, with streaming starting September 19 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.