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The Trumpet of the Swan

2001Movie1 h 15 minG

AnimationFamily
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic277.3Rotten Tomatoes13%39%
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic277.3Rotten Tomatoes13%39%

Summary

The adventures of a young Trumpeter swan who cannot speak. With the help of a human boy and the love of his family and friends, Louie discovers his own unique talents which help him find his place in the world.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Richard Rich, Terry L. Noss
Written by
E.B. White, Judy Rothman Rofé
Produced by
Lin Oliver, Paul J. Newman
Music by
Marcus Miller

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 11, 2001 · 1 h 15 min · G

Released
May 11, 2001
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Animation
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Portuguese
Made in
United States
Box office
$628,387
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

Swan Boats, Adaptational Nice Guy, The Speechless +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Trumpet of the Swan?"

Questions about The Trumpet of the Swan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Trumpet of the Swan?

The RokuTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, The Trumpet of the Swan streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Trumpet of the Swan worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is The Trumpet of the Swan okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Trumpet of the Swan?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Trumpet of the Swan?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Trumpet of the Swan use?

Swan BoatsAdaptational Nice GuyThe SpeechlessFunny Animal AnatomyStealth PunAdaptational Angst UpgradeDisney DeathThe BullySmelly SkunkPolly Wants a MicrophoneSatellite Love InterestHave a Gay Old Timeand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Swan Boats, Adaptational Nice Guy, and The Speechless.