The Swell Season(2012)
The Swell Season Synopsis
In 2008, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova captivated audiences and earned two Academy Awards for their musical collaboration in the film Once. As their fictional romance blurred with reality, they fell in love, recorded an album, and embarked on a world tour.
The Swell Season (2012) is a documentary and music film directed by Chris Dapkins, released on July 13, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Catherine Hansard and Rob Botchnik. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Dapkins
- Producers:
- Carlo Mirabella-Davis
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Dapkins
- Composer:
- Glen Hansard
- Production:
- Elkcreek Cinema
- Status:
- Released
The Swell Season (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Swell Season before you stream it.
The Swell Season Cast & Crew
Main cast
Glen Hansard
as Self
Markéta Irglová
as Self
- Catherine Hansard
Catherine Hansard
as Self
- Rob Botchnik
Rob Botchnik
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Chris Dapkins, produced by Carlo Mirabella-Davis.
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The Swell Season Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Swell Season – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Swell Season online?
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The Swell Season (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Arthaus Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and maxdome Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Swell Season?
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The main cast of The Swell Season (2012) includes Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Catherine Hansard and Rob Botchnik. The film was directed by Chris Dapkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Swell Season released?
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The Swell Season was released on July 13, 2012 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Swell Season worth watching?
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The Swell Season (2012) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Swell Season?
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Yes. The official The Swell Season trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.