The Swallows of Kabul
Summer 1998—Kabul under Taliban rule. Zunaira and Mohsen are young and in love. Despite the daily violence and misery, they hope for a better future. One day, a foolish gesture causes life to take an irrevocable turn.
Where to watch The Swallows of Kabul in United States
Kanopy
Amazon VideoClick a service to open The Swallows of Kabul there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Swallows of Kabul streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tele Quebec | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Rialto Amazon Channel, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Swallows of Kabul
The Swallows of Kabul is a 2019 French-language animation and drama film directed by Zabou Breitman and Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec. The cast is led by Simon Abkarian, Zita Hanrot, Swann Arlaud. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Swallows of Kabul was produced by Les Armateurs, Close Up Films, and RTS and made in France and Luxembourg. It was released on September 4, 2019.
- Director
- Zabou Breitman, Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec
- Writers
- Sébastien Tavel, Patricia Mortagne, Zabou Breitman
- Release date
- September 4, 2019
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Luxembourg
- Production
- Les Armateurs, Close Up Films, RTS
The Swallows of Kabul cast & crew
The Swallows of Kabul was directed by Zabou Breitman and Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec and written by Sébastien Tavel, Patricia Mortagne, and Zabou Breitman.
The cast features Simon Abkarian as Atiq (voice), Zita Hanrot as Zunaira (voice), Swann Arlaud as Mohsen (voice), Hiam Abbass as Mussarat (voice), Jean-Claude Deret as Nazish (voice), and Sébastien Pouderoux as Qassim (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexis Rault and it was produced by Reginald de Guillebon and Michel Merkt.
Is The Swallows of Kabul worth watching?
The Swallows of Kabul holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 224 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation films.
At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation and drama, The Swallows of Kabul is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Swallows of Kabul
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Cast of The Swallows of Kabul
Simon Abkarian
Atiq (voice)
Zita Hanrot
Zunaira (voice)
Swann Arlaud
Mohsen (voice)
Hiam Abbass
Mussarat (voice)
Jean-Claude Deret
Nazish (voice)
Sébastien Pouderoux
Qassim (voice)
Serge Bagdassarian
Mollah (voice)
Michel Jonasz
Professeur Arash Bayazid (voice)
Pascal Elbé
Mirza (voice)
The Swallows of Kabul — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Swallows of Kabul in United States?
The Swallows of Kabul is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Swallows of Kabul on Kanopy?
Yes — The Swallows of Kabul is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Swallows of Kabul in?
The Swallows of Kabul is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Swallows of Kabul?
The Swallows of Kabul runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).
▸What is The Swallows of Kabul rated?
It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 224 ratings.
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