Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
The Swan (2023) is a drama film directed by Wes Anderson, released on September 27, 2023 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Rupert Friend, Ralph Fiennes, Asa Jennings and Eliel Ford. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 581 ratings.
Rupert Friend
as Narrator / Adult Peter Watson
Ralph Fiennes
as Roald Dahl
Asa Jennings
as Peter Watson
Eliel Ford
as Stagehand
Truman Hanks
as Stagehand
Benoît Herlin
as Stagehand
Octavio Tapia
as Stagehand
Directed by Wes Anderson, written by Roald Dahl and Wes Anderson, produced by Jeremy Dawson, Wes Anderson and Steven M. Rales.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 581 ratings.
The Swan is a deeply moving short film about a bullied boy named Peter, narrated by his adult self, which adds emotional depth to the story. The film uses implicit visuals to immerse viewers in Peter’s perspective, though this style may not appeal to all. Despite limited settings, creative camera work keeps the narrative engaging. The escalating tension from bullying acts culminates in a powerful, heartbreaking…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The Swan (2023) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Swan (2023) includes Rupert Friend, Ralph Fiennes, Asa Jennings, Eliel Ford and Truman Hanks. The film was directed by Wes Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Swan was released on September 27, 2023 and runs for 17m.
The Swan (2023) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 581 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
