Manou the Swift
Synopsis
The little swift Manou grows up believing he's a seagull. Learning to fly he finds out he never will be. Shocked, he runs away from home. He meets birds of his own species and finds out who he really is. When both seagulls and swifts face a dangerous threat, Manou becomes the hero of the day.
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Manou the Swift (2019 Movie) Official Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-20
Top Cast
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Willem Dafoe
Manou's Father (voice)
Kate Winslet
Manou's Mother(voice)
Rob Paulsen
Sandpiper (voice)
Josh Keaton
Manou (voice)
Julie Nathanson
Francoise (voice)
David Shaughnessy
Parcival (voice)
Arif S. Kinchen
Poncho (voice)
Cassandra Steen
Kalifa (voice)
Mikey Kelley
Luc (voice)
Nolan North
Yusuf (voice)
Kimberly Brooks
Seagull Neighbor (voice)
Steve Blum
Additional Seagulls (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Haas, Andrea Block
- Screenplay & Story
- Axel Melzener, Andrea Block, Nicole Mosleh, Christian Haas, Phil Parker
- Original Title
- Manou the Swift
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- LUXX Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Haas, Andrea Block
Axel Melzener, Andrea Block, Nicole Mosleh, Christian Haas, Phil Parker
Dirk Stoppe
Andrea Block, Christian Haas, Maresch Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Axel Melzener
Writer
Andrea Block
Producer
Christian Haas
Producer
Dirk Stoppe
Editor
Christian Haas
Director
Andrea Block
Writer
Maresch Paul
Producer
Andrea Block
Director
Christian Haas
Writer
Phil Parker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manou the Swift
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What is Manou the Swift about?
The little swift Manou grows up believing he's a seagull. Learning to fly he finds out he never will be. Shocked, he runs away from home. He meets birds of his own species and finds out who he really is. When both seagulls and swifts face a dangerous threat, Manou becomes the hero of the day.
Who directed Manou the Swift?
Manou the Swift was directed by Christian Haas, Andrea Block.
Who stars in Manou the Swift?
The principal cast of Manou the Swift includes Willem Dafoe, Kate Winslet, Rob Paulsen, Josh Keaton, Julie Nathanson.
When was Manou the Swift released and how long is it?
Manou the Swift was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manou the Swift?
Manou the Swift holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).