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Swan Song

2023·Movie
1h 43min·NR
IMDb7.2Metacritic70–

Where to watch

PhiloKanopyStarz

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and wholesome

  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

An immersive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading ballet companies as it mounts a new production of Swan Lake. Ballet icon Karen Kain, on the eve of her retirement, directs the National Ballet of Canada. The film weaves together intimate scenes of the creative process and the dancers’ personal lives. Executive Produced by Neve Campbell.
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Crew

Directed by:
Chelsea McMullan
Written by:
Chelsea McMullan, Sean O'Neill, Leah Schulli
Produced by:
Neve Campbell, Anna Godas, Jennifer Baichwal
Composed by:
Graham Rogers, Krystin Hunter, Steve Hammond

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Swan Song

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Where can I stream Swan Song legally?

PhiloKanopyStarz

Swan Song is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Swan Song worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swan Song rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Swan Song?

1 h 43 min

Swan Song runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swan Song?

Critics70
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Swan Song much the same way.

What language is Swan Song in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Swan Song?

9CADEFRGBGGIENLPTUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Swan Song in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.