Where to watch Swing Kids (1993) tonight

Swing Kids (1993) runs 1 h 52 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.7 from 261 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime

1 h 52 min — ends 9:52 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

PG-13 (US)

Genres

Music, Drama

Released

March 5, 1993

TMDB rating

6.7 / 10 from 261 votes

Director

Thomas Carter

Starring

Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Frank Whaley, Barbara Hershey

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free).

Questions people ask

How long is Swing Kids?

Swing Kids is 1 h 52 min long (112 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:52 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Swing Kids rated?

Swing Kids is rated PG-13 in the US.

Is Swing Kids a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Music and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where can I stream Swing Kids?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Dramas under 2 hours
• Movies from the 90s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

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• The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
• The Match (2021)
• The Jazz Singer (1927)
• The Island on Bird Street (1997)
• White Bird (2023)
• Hitler: The Last Ten Days (1973)
• Taking Sides (2002)

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