Swallows and Amazons

2016·Movie
1h 37min

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Swallows and Amazons fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Some summers you treasure forever

Four children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake, they are overjoyed. But when they get there they discover they may not be alone… The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival, the value of friendship and the importance of holding your nerve.
Children's AdventureIsland ExplorationSummer HolidayFriendshipComing-of-AgeBritish IslesNature & OutdoorsFamily FilmClassic Story

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Questions about Swallows and Amazons

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Where can I stream Swallows and Amazons legally?

Swallows and Amazons is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Swallows and Amazons worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Swallows and Amazons?

1 h 37 min

Swallows and Amazons runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Swallows and Amazons based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swallows and Amazons?

Critics65
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Swallows and Amazons much the same way.

What language is Swallows and Amazons in?

EnglishArmenianRussian

It was made in English, with some Armenian, Russian. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Swallows and Amazons?

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