The Swing (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2019, The Swing is a drama, romance and documentary film directed by Cyril Aris, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. An assured, emotionally rich film about the lies a family tells to keep their patriarch happy; and the unattended costs of their falsehood. After sixty years of marriage, Antoine and Vivi have lost their most beloved daughter; but no one has dared to tell the bedridden nonagenarian Antoine, lest his heart crack.
Who’s in it. The Swing stars Antoine Aris as (Himself) and Viviane Aris as (Herself).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Swing sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on True Story. 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 (2019)?
- In US, The Swing is available to stream on True Story. 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 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Swing?
- The Swing stars Antoine Aris and Viviane Aris.
- When was The Swing released?
- The Swing was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.