Swing Kids(1993)
In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.
Swing Kids Synopsis
The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazis begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.
Swing Kids (1993) is a music and drama film directed by Thomas Carter, released on March 5, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley and Barbara Hershey. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 255 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Carter
- Writers:
- Jonathan Marc Feldman
- Producers:
- Mark Gordon, John Bard Manulis
- Cinematographer:
- Jerzy Zieliński
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, The Mark Gordon Company, John Bard Manulis Productions
- Revenue:
- $5,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Swing Kids (1993) Trailer
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Swing Kids Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Sean Leonard
as Peter Müller
Christian Bale
as Thomas Berger
Frank Whaley
as Arvid
Barbara Hershey
as Frau Müller
Tushka Bergen
as Evey
David Tom
as Willi Müller
- Mary Fogarty
Mary Fogarty
as Mama Klara Müller
Kenneth Branagh
as Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited)
Noah Wyle
as Emil Lutz
Martin Clunes
as Bannführer
Jessica Hynes
as Helga
David Robb
as Dr. Dietrich Berger
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Carter, written by Jonathan Marc Feldman, produced by Mark Gordon and John Bard Manulis.
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Swing Kids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 255 ratings.
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Swing Kids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swing Kids online?
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Swing Kids (1993) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Swing Kids?
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The main cast of Swing Kids (1993) includes Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley, Barbara Hershey and Tushka Bergen. The film was directed by Thomas Carter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swing Kids released?
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Swing Kids was released on March 5, 1993 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Swing Kids worth watching?
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Swing Kids (1993) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 255 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Swing Kids?
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Yes. The official Swing Kids trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.