Swing Kids
"In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another."
Originally released in 1993. Swing Kids is a music/drama film. directed by Thomas Carter.
Starring Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, and Frank Whaley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (238 votes)
Box Office
$5.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $5,600,000
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
- Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swing Kids 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 Nazis begin tightening the gr...
Who directed Swing Kids?
Swing Kids was directed by Thomas Carter.
How long is Swing Kids?
Swing Kids has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Swing Kids released?
Swing Kids was released on March 5, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swing Kids?
The main cast of Swing Kids includes Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley, Barbara Hershey, Tushka Bergen.
Is Swing Kids worth watching?
Swing Kids has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 238 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.