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The Swing

5.519832h 13mMovieDrama

Based on Annette Kolb’s autobiographical novel of the same name, THE SWING is a lavish, breathless reconstruction of life in Munich towards the end of the 19th century. The deceptively simple story centers around the Lautenschlags, a…

DirectorPercy Adlon
WriterPercy Adlon
ProducerLuggi Waldleitner

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Cast · Directed by Percy Adlon

AJ
Anja Jaenicke
Mathias
LSLena Stolze
Lena Stolze
Gervaise
JB
Joachim Bernhard
Otto
SH
Susanne Herlet
Hespera
CKChristine Kaufmann
Christine Kaufmann
Mme. Lautenschlag
RI
Rolf Illig
Herr Lautenschlag
MSMarianne Sägebrecht
Marianne Sägebrecht
Tandlerin
IHIrm Hermann
Irm Hermann
Frau Erlendicht
GSGünter Strack
Günter Strack
Professor von Zwinger
UTUlrich Tukur
Ulrich Tukur
Lhombre
PKPeter Kern
Peter Kern
Hofkapellmeister
AA
Annette von Aretin
Erzählerin

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The Swing — streaming FAQ

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The Swing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Swing on Netflix?

No, The Swing is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is The Swing on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Swing is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Swing for free?

The Swing is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Plex in United States.