Man on a Swing (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Man on a Swing is a thriller and crime film directed by Frank Perry, running about 110 minutes. “Clairvoyant. Occultist. Murderer. Which?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small-town police chief investigating a murder is offered help by a self-described psychic. However, when the chief discovers that the "psychic" is in possession of information known only to the police, he suspects that the man may be more involved in the case than he lets on.
Who’s in it. Man on a Swing stars Cliff Robertson as Lee Tucker, Joel Grey as Franklin Wills, Dorothy Tristan as Janet Tucker and Elizabeth Wilson as Dr. Anna Willson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Man on a Swing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man on a Swing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on a Swing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on a Swing (1974)?
- In US, Man on a Swing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man on a Swing worth watching?
- Man on a Swing holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on a Swing?
- Man on a Swing stars Cliff Robertson, Joel Grey, Dorothy Tristan, Elizabeth Wilson and George Voskovec.
- When was Man on a Swing released?
- Man on a Swing was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.