The Wild Swans (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, The Wild Swans is an adventure and family film directed by Ghita Nørby, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Elise, a princess, lives happily together with her eleven brothers. When her father, the king, marries again, he banishes Elisa. Hereafter his new wife turns Elise's eleven brothers into swans. But fortunately Elise finds her brothers, who are swans during daylight and human beings at night time. In a dream, the fairy Fatamorgana tells the story of the unhappy princess and how she rescues her brothers, the eleven princes.
Who’s in it. The Wild Swans stars Dronning Margrethe II af Danmark as Herself / Byborger (uncredited), Stine Fischer Christensen as Princess Elisa, Ghita Nørby as Fatamorgana / The Old Lady and Thure Lindhardt as Prins Albrecht, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Wild Swans has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Swans page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Swans tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Swans (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild Swans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wild Swans worth watching?
- The Wild Swans holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wild Swans?
- The Wild Swans stars Dronning Margrethe II af Danmark, Stine Fischer Christensen, Ghita Nørby, Thure Lindhardt and Benedikte Hansen.
- When was The Wild Swans released?
- The Wild Swans was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.