Swanee River poster
Where to stream

Swanee River

7.019391h 24mNRMovieDramaMusicThriller

Swanee River is a 1940 American biopic about Stephen Foster, a songwriter from Pittsburgh who falls in love with the South, marries a Southern girl, then is accused of sympathizing when the Civil War breaks out. Typical of 20th Century Fox…

DirectorSidney Lanfield
WritersJohn Taintor Foote·Philip Dunne
ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Swanee River was released on December 29, 1939 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Sidney Lanfield

DADon Ameche
Don Ameche
Stephen Foster
ALAndrea Leeds
Andrea Leeds
Jane McDowell Foster
AJAl Jolson
Al Jolson
Edwin P. Christy
FBFelix Bressart
Felix Bressart
Henry Kleber
CCChick Chandler
Chick Chandler
Bones
RHRussell Hicks
Russell Hicks
Andrew McDowell
DF
Diane Fisher
Marion Foster
GBGeorge P. Breakston
George P. Breakston
Ambrose
NWNella Walker
Nella Walker
Mrs. McDowell
MMMae Marsh
Mae Marsh
Mrs. Jonathan Fry (uncredited)
GRGeorge H. Reed
George H. Reed
Old Joe, McDowell's Coachman
RCRichard Clarke
Richard Clarke
Tom Harper

More from Don Ameche · Lead actor

Columbo
Columbo
1971 · 8.1
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
1977 · 6.3
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
1985 · 7.6
Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
1976 · 7.5
Climax!
Climax!
1954 · 3.8
Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
1963 · 5.9
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
1963 · 6.3
McCloud
McCloud
1970 · 7.2
Coming to America
Coming to America
1988 · 6.9
Trading Places
Trading Places
1983 · 7.2
See all fromDon Ameche

More from Andrea Leeds · Co-star actress

Stage Door
Stage Door
1937 · 7.1
My Man Godfrey
My Man Godfrey
1936 · 7.6
Sutter's Gold
Sutter's Gold
1936 · 7.0
The Real Glory
The Real Glory
1939 · 6.3
Earthbound
Earthbound
1940 · 4.9
The Goldwyn Follies
The Goldwyn Follies
1938 · 5.2
Letter of Introduction
Letter of Introduction
1938 · 6.0
Come and Get It
Come and Get It
1936 · 6.8
They Shall Have Music
They Shall Have Music
1939 · 6.5
It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You
1937 · 3.0
See all fromAndrea Leeds

More from Sidney Lanfield · Director

Wagon Train
Wagon Train
1957 · 6.6
Burke's Law
Burke's Law
1963 · 6.3
The Addams Family
The Addams Family
1964 · 8.0
The Deputy
The Deputy
1959 · 6.5
McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
1962 · 6.7
87th Precinct
87th Precinct
1961 · 7.8
Checkmate
Checkmate
1960 · 4.8
M Squad
M Squad
1957 · 5.4
Bachelor Father
Bachelor Father
1957 · 6.2
The Tall Man
The Tall Man
1960 · 6.9
See all fromSidney Lanfield

More like this

Beyond the Sea
Beyond the Sea
2004 · 6.3
Too Late Blues
Too Late Blues
1961 · 6.4
The Truth About Emanuel
The Truth About Emanuel
2013 · 5.9
Clouds
Clouds
2020 · 8.3
Unsung Hero
Unsung Hero
2024 · 7.1
The Locket
The Locket
1946 · 6.3
Witness to Murder
Witness to Murder
1954 · 6.3
Take the Lead
Take the Lead
2006 · 6.9
Love & Mercy
Love & Mercy
2015 · 7.1
August Rush
August Rush
2007 · 7.4
Köln 75
Köln 75
2025 · 7.1
Judy
Judy
2019 · 6.7

Swanee River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Swanee River?

Swanee River isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Swanee River on Netflix?

No, Swanee River is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Swanee River on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Swanee River isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Swanee River for free?

Swanee River isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Swanee River?

Swanee River hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 16, 1940. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Swanee River based on a true story?

Yes — Swanee River is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).