Swirlee (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Swirlee is a comedy, crime and science fiction film directed by James Lorinz, running about 16 minutes.
What it’s about. Tells the story of Mr. Softee, a mutant hybrid with an ice cream cone for a head, who was the victim of the anti-miscarriage drug "Nodroppinum" which changed the pregnant mother's child into whatever food she craved at the time (a parody of the Thyladimide scandal from the 60s.) Softee was the head of an ice cream company, until he was forced out of business by the artificial ice cream mafia, led by Don Tofutti.
Who’s in it. Swirlee stars David Caruso as Mr. Softy's roommate, Tony Darrow as Don Tofutti and James Lorinz as Mr. Softy.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Swirlee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swirlee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swirlee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swirlee (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swirlee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swirlee worth watching?
- Swirlee holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swirlee?
- Swirlee stars David Caruso, Tony Darrow and James Lorinz.
- When was Swirlee released?
- Swirlee was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 16 minutes.