Swallows and Amazons

1974Movie1 h 32 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Directed by
Claude Whatham
Produced by
Richard Pilbrow

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Facts

June 1, 1974 · 1 h 32 min · Adventure, Family

Released
June 1, 1974
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Adventure, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
27 countries

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Questions about Swallows and Amazons

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Where can I stream Swallows and Amazons?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Swallows and Amazons worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Swallows and Amazons okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Swallows and Amazons?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.