Swallows and Amazons (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, Swallows and Amazons is an adventure and family film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, running about 97 minutes. “Some summers you treasure forever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake, they are overjoyed. But when they get there they discover they may not be alone… The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival, the value of friendship and the importance of holding your nerve.
Who’s in it. Swallows and Amazons stars Dane Hughes as John Walker, Orla Hill as Susan Walker, Teddie-Rose Malleson-Allen as Tatty Walker and Bobby McCulloch as Roger Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Swallows and Amazons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swallows and Amazons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swallows and Amazons tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swallows and Amazons (2016)?
- In US, Swallows and Amazons is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swallows and Amazons worth watching?
- Swallows and Amazons holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swallows and Amazons?
- Swallows and Amazons stars Dane Hughes, Orla Hill, Teddie-Rose Malleson-Allen, Bobby McCulloch and Seren Hawkes.
- When was Swallows and Amazons released?
- Swallows and Amazons was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.