Swing Kids
In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another.
1993 • 112 min • Music · Drama
Synopsis
The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazis begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 67 Audience · 252 · 100%
In Nazi Germany, a group of friends finds rebellion and escape in American swing music and dancing. As the regime
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Characters are subjected to Nazi brutality
- Some characters face difficult moral dilemmas
- Implied suicide of a character
What it models well
- Courage in the face of oppression
- Standing up for beliefs
- The power of music and art
Talk about it after
- The choices people make under oppressive regimes
- The importance of free expression
- What it means to resist injustice
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Top billed cast
Director: Thomas Carter • Crew: Jonathan Marc Feldman
Trailers & clips
Swing Kids Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.7/10 (252)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $5,600,000
- IMDb
- tt0108265
