The Swan (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, The Swan is a comedy, drama, romance and history film directed by Charles Vidor, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Princess Beatrice's days of enjoying the regal life are numbered unless her only daughter, Princess Alexandra, makes a good impression on a distant cousin when he pays a surprise visit to their palace. Prince Albert has searched all over Europe for a bride and he's bored by the whole courtship routine. He is more interested in the estate's dairy than Alexandra's rose garden. And then he starts playing football with the tutor and Alexandra's brothers. Invite the tutor to the ball that night and watch how gracefully Alexandra dances with him.
Who’s in it. The Swan stars Grace Kelly as Princess Alexandra, Alec Guinness as Prince Albert, Louis Jourdan as Dr. Nicholas Agi and Agnes Moorehead as Queen Maria Dominika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Swan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swan (1956)?
- In US, The Swan is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swan worth watching?
- The Swan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Swan?
- The Swan stars Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan, Agnes Moorehead and Jessie Royce Landis.
- When was The Swan released?
- The Swan was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.