Swing Kids (1993)

Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews

In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.

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 Nazis begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.

Released: 1993-03-05
Genres: Music, Drama
Runtime: 1h 52m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.7/10 from 256 votes

Directed by Thomas Carter.

Top cast

Robert Sean Leonard as Peter Müller
Christian Bale as Thomas Berger
Frank Whaley as Arvid
Barbara Hershey as Frau Müller
Tushka Bergen as Evey
David Tom as Willi Müller
Mary Fogarty as Mama Klara Müller
Kenneth Branagh as Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited)
Noah Wyle as Emil Lutz
Martin Clunes as Bannführer

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Swing Kids

United States: watch free on Hoopla; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Canada: stream on Disney Plus; watch free on Hoopla; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia: buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube

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