The Swing fingerprintBig heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and nostalgic
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
History, family, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Swing is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and nostalgic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving, nostalgic, and romantic. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
History, family, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, family, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
2 h 13 min
The Swing runs 2 h 13 min.
It was made in German, with some English, French. Produced in Germany.
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