Swing Kids
“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.
Where to watch Swing Kids in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Swing Kids there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Swing Kids streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Orange VOD |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Swing Kids
Swing Kids is a 1993 English-language music and drama film directed by Thomas Carter. The cast is led by Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Swing Kids was produced by Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, and The Mark Gordon Company and made in United States of America. It was released on March 5, 1993, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Thomas Carter
- Writers
- Jonathan Marc Feldman
- Release date
- March 5, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, The Mark Gordon Company
Swing Kids cast & crew
Swing Kids was directed by Thomas Carter and written by Jonathan Marc Feldman.
The cast features Robert Sean Leonard as Peter Müller, Christian Bale as Thomas Berger, Frank Whaley as Arvid, Barbara Hershey as Frau Müller, Tushka Bergen as Evey, and David Tom as Willi Müller.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Jerzy Zieliński, and it was produced by Mark Gordon and John Bard Manulis.
Is Swing Kids worth watching?
Swing Kids holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 243 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and drama, Swing Kids is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Swing Kids
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Cast of Swing Kids
Robert Sean Leonard
Peter Müller
Christian Bale
Thomas Berger
Frank Whaley
Arvid
Barbara Hershey
Frau Müller
Tushka Bergen
Evey
David Tom
Willi Müller
Mary Fogarty
Mama Klara Müller
Kenneth Branagh
Herr Knopp, Gestapo (uncredited)
Noah Wyle
Emil Lutz
Martin Clunes
Bannführer
Jessica Hynes
Helga
David Robb
Dr. Dietrich Berger
Swing Kids — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Swing Kids in United States?
Swing Kids is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Swing Kids on Hoopla?
Yes — Swing Kids is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Swing Kids in?
Swing Kids is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Swing Kids?
Swing Kids runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Swing Kids rated?
Swing Kids is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 243 ratings.
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