The Wild Swans (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1977, The Wild Swans is a drama, family and animation film directed by Nobutaka Nishizawa, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl must spend six years making sweatshirts out of poison ivy in order to save her six brothers which have been turned into swans by an evil sorceress.
Who’s in it. The Wild Swans stars Eiko Masuyama as Elisa (voice), Yasuko Miyazaki as Namida (voice), Kaneko Iwasaki as Greta (voice) and Yousuke Kondou as King Hilderbrand (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wild Swans 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 The Wild Swans page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Swans tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Swans (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild Swans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wild Swans worth watching?
- The Wild Swans holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild Swans?
- The Wild Swans stars Eiko Masuyama, Yasuko Miyazaki, Kaneko Iwasaki, Yousuke Kondou and Tokuko Sugiyama.
- When was The Wild Swans released?
- The Wild Swans was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.