Swing Kids
“In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Swing Kids Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-19
Top Cast
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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
Sean Pertwee
Gestapo Arresting Berger
Julia Stemberger
Frau Linge
Jayce Bartok
Otto
Johan Leysen
Herr Schumler
Douglas Roberts
Hinz
Carl Brincat
HJ Thug
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Carter
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Marc Feldman
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Swing Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.6M
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1, The Mark Gordon Company, John Bard Manulis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Carter
Jonathan Marc Feldman
James Horner
Jerzy Zieliński
Michael R. Miller
John Bard Manulis, Mark Gordon, Chris Meledandri, Frank Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
John Bard Manulis
Producer
Jerzy Zieliński
Director of Photography
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Thomas Carter
Director
Mark Gordon
Producer
Jonathan Marc Feldman
Screenplay
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swing Kids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.
Who directed Swing Kids?
Swing Kids was directed by Thomas Carter.
Who stars in Swing Kids?
The principal cast of Swing Kids includes Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley, Barbara Hershey, Tushka Bergen.
When was Swing Kids released and how long is it?
Swing Kids was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Swing Kids make at the box office?
Swing Kids grossed $5.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Swing Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swing Kids was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swing Kids?
Swing Kids holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).