At Swim-Two-Birds (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1997, At Swim-Two-Birds is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Kurt Palm, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A Dublin student writes a novel about a tavern keeper about the parishioners in his tavern (including the student), who in turn write novels featuring the innkeeper and the student, and other novel composers about other novelists.
Who’s in it. At Swim-Two-Birds stars Andreas Sobik as Paul Shanahan / Shorty Andrews, Renato Uz as Antony Lamont / Slug Willard, Andreas Karner as Dermot Trellis and Johannes Friesinger as Pooka MacPhellimey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, At Swim-Two-Birds has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch At Swim-Two-Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of At Swim-Two-Birds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch At Swim-Two-Birds (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for At Swim-Two-Birds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is At Swim-Two-Birds worth watching?
- At Swim-Two-Birds holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in At Swim-Two-Birds?
- At Swim-Two-Birds stars Andreas Sobik, Renato Uz, Andreas Karner, Johannes Friesinger and Karl Ferdinand Kratzl.
- When was At Swim-Two-Birds released?
- At Swim-Two-Birds was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.