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Swept Under (2015): Cast & Plot

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Swept Under is a 2015 thriller directed by Michel Poulette, starring Devin Kelley as Morgan Sher, Aaron Ashmore and Stephanie Costa. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Swept Under (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Michel Poulette
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Swept Under About?

The premise of Swept Under without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Morgan works as a cleaner for crime scenes, a job that requires her to get her hands dirty. While investigating a particularly gruesome scene, she finds a crucial piece of evidence missed by the forensics team. Her unique ability to analyze blood splatter also captures the attention of Nick, a young detective on the case. They form an unlikely partnership as they delve into a series of related murders, growing closer to each other and the truth. However, their developing feelings threaten to cloud their judgment and put them in danger from a cunning killer.

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Cast & crew

Swept Under Cast & Characters

Devin Kelley leads the cast as Morgan Sher, with Aaron Ashmore as Nick Hopewell and Stephanie Costa as Detective. Directed by Michel Poulette; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Michel Poulette

More films directed by Michel Poulette: Serialized, Brace for Impact, Kept Woman and Maïna.

Full filmography
Plot

Swept Under Plot Summary

What happens in Swept Under from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Crime scene cleaner Morgan Sher Devin Kelley struggles to keep her assistants in the gruesome work she does, and her personal life is just as complicated as the bodies she cleans. She has a hard time forming emotional connections, and the job only amplifies that challenge. At a particularly troubling crime scene, she runs into Nick Hopewell Aaron Ashmore, the new partner of Detective Ed Braxton Brett Ryan. Braxton carries a grudge against Sher because of a past case where her insights helped solve a crime he couldn’t, a history that makes their professional alliance tense from the start.

Full summary

The whole story of Swept Under, scene by scene

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Videos

Swept Under Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Swept Under.

SWEPT UNDER - Trailer (starring Devin Kelley)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Swept Under?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What is Morgan Sher’s occupation at the start of the film?

Cars

Cars in Swept Under

32 cars on screen, including the 2013 Ford Fusion and the 2008 GMC Savana.

All 32 cars
  • 2013 Ford Fusion in Swept Under 2013 Ford Fusion Important role
  • 2008 GMC Savana in Swept Under 2008 GMC Savana Important role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS in Swept Under 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS Minor role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Swept Under 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Swept Under Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Maid for Murder” and “Swept Under - Sulle tracce del serial killer”.

Also known as
  • Maid for Murder
  • Swept Under - Sulle tracce del serial killer
  • Ballet meurtrier
  • Зачистка
  • Pašalintieji
  • Pozamiatane
  • Prueba oculta
  • 메이드 포 머더
  • Rastros de um Assassino

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FAQ

Swept Under FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Swept Under, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Swept Under?

Swept Under runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Swept Under released?

Swept Under was released on December 6, 2015.

Who directed Swept Under?

Swept Under was directed by Michel Poulette.

More films by Michel Poulette

Who is in the cast of Swept Under?

Swept Under stars Devin Kelley as Morgan Sher, Aaron Ashmore as Nick Hopewell and Stephanie Costa as Detective, among 13 credited actors.

Does Swept Under have a post-credit scene?

No. Swept Under has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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