Swing Kids (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, Swing Kids is a drama and music film directed by Thomas Carter, running about 112 minutes. “In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazi's begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.
Who’s in it. Swing Kids stars Robert Sean Leonard as Peter Müller, Christian Bale as Thomas Berger, Frank Whaley as Arvid and Barbara Hershey as Frau Müller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Swing Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
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 Swing Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swing Kids tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swing Kids (1993)?
- In US, Swing Kids 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 Swing Kids worth watching?
- Swing Kids holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swing Kids?
- Swing Kids stars Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley, Barbara Hershey and Tushka Bergen.
- When was Swing Kids released?
- Swing Kids was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.