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Swing Kids

2018·Movie
2h 13min
IMDb7.5Metacritic–8.2Rotten Tomatoes63%95%

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Sports, show business, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In the middle of the Korean War, the dream stage finally unfolds.

Rebellious Ki-soo from North Korea is mesmerized by tap dance in prison camps. Ki-soo joins as a team member of a dance team named 'Swing Kids'. Yet suddenly, their dreams about dancing in prison camps are put in danger.
Korean WarTap DancePrison CampMusicalSocial CommentaryComing-of-AgePassionate PerformancesVisually Dynamic

Crew

Directed by:
Kang Hyoung-chul, Kang Seung-yeon
Written by:
Kang Hyoung-chul, Kim Sin-hu, Jang Wu-seong
Produced by:
Kim Woo-taek, Kim Young-hoon, Yoo Sung-kwon
Composed by:
Choi Tae-young, Kim Jun-seok, Park Jong-geun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Swing Kids

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swing Kids legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaRakuten VikiAsianCrushPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Swing Kids is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Rakuten Viki, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Rakuten Viki. 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 Swing Kids worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 63%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swing Kids rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Swing Kids?

2 h 13 min

Swing Kids runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swing Kids?

Critics63
Audiences84

Not quite. Audiences rate Swing Kids higher (84) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Swing Kids in?

KoreanChineseEnglish

It was made in Korean, with some Chinese, English. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch Swing Kids?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Swing Kids in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Swing Kids use?

Driven to Suicide"The Reason You Suck" SpeechAffably EvilFingoreParental AbandonmentWe Used to Be FriendsDowner EndingBecoming the MaskGone Horribly RightAll Germans Are NazisWhat Happened to the Mouse?Arc Wordsand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Swing Kids, including Driven to Suicide, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Affably Evil.