'Swiped' reveals story behind woman who changed online dating apps with Tinder and Bumble

Movie inspired by Tinder and Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe, debuts at Toronto International Film Festival, then on Hulu
Monday, August 11, 2025
LOS ANGELES -- 20th Century Studios has released the trailer for "Swiped," starring Lily James and inspired by the real-life story of Tinder and Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe.

In "Swiped," James portrays recent college graduate Whitney Wolfe as she breaks into the male-dominated tech industry and launches two innovative dating apps that reshape online dating, Tinder and Bumble. Her vision and determination lead to her becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire.

The film is directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and written by Bill Parker, Rachel Lee Goldenberg and Kim Caramele. The cast includes Jackson White, Myha'la, Ben Schnetzer, Pierson Fodé, Clea DuVall, Pedro Correa, Ian Colleti, Coral Peña and Dan Stevens. Producers are Jennifer Gibgot, Andrew Panay and Lily James.

The film premieres September 9 at the Toronto International Film Festival and streams exclusively on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in other territories beginning September 19.

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