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The Swan: Behind the Mirror

2026Movie1 h 40 min

Documentary
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A deeply moving, gloriously campy documentary movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

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Story

A look at the controversial 2004 reality series The Swan, which took self-proclaimed 'ugly ducklings' and set out to make them... not that.

Feels like

  • Cringe Reality TV Retrospective
  • Media Ethics Critique
  • Early 2000s Pop Culture Artifact
  • Psychological Toll of Makeovers
  • Satirical Examination of Beauty Standards
  • Documentary Drama Hybrid
  • Second-Wave Feminist Backlash Analysis
  • Voyeuristic Spectacle

Crew

Directed by
Erin Lee Carr
Produced by
Erin Lee Carr, Rachel Bozich, Cheryl Hockey
Music by
Michael Tuller, Chanell Crichlow

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Facts

September 29, 2026 · 1 h 40 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
September 29, 2026
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
59 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Swan: Behind the Mirror?"

Questions about The Swan: Behind the Mirror

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Swan: Behind the Mirror?

Hulu

In the United States, The Swan: Behind the Mirror streams on Hulu. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is The Swan: Behind the Mirror worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.2).

Will The Swan: Behind the Mirror make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (10 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).