The Swell Season (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, The Swell Season is a romance, music and documentary film directed by Carlo Mirabella-Davis, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2008, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova captivated audiences and earned two Academy Awards for their musical collaboration in the film Once. As their fictional romance blurred with reality, they fell in love, recorded an album, and embarked on a world tour.
Who’s in it. The Swell Season stars Glen Hansard as Himself, Markéta Irglová as Herself, Catherine Hansard as Herself and Rob Botchnik as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Swell Season has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swell Season page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swell Season tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swell Season (2012)?
- In GB, The Swell Season is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swell Season worth watching?
- The Swell Season holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance, music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Swell Season?
- The Swell Season stars Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Catherine Hansard and Rob Botchnik.
- When was The Swell Season released?
- The Swell Season was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.