The Swing (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1983, The Swing is a drama film directed by Percy Adlon, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. The life of 3 sisters in Munich before the First World War. Based on the book by Annette Kolb.
Who’s in it. The Swing stars Anja Jaenicke as Mathias, Lena Stolze as Gervaise, Joachim Bernhard as Otto and Susanne Herlet as Hespera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Swing has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swing (1983)?
- In US, The Swing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swing worth watching?
- The Swing holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Swing?
- The Swing stars Anja Jaenicke, Lena Stolze, Joachim Bernhard, Susanne Herlet and Christine Kaufmann.
- When was The Swing released?
- The Swing was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.