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The Swan (2023)

6.8/10 · 591 votes 0h 17m pg ComedyDrama

#108 of 202 films from 2023 #1069 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wes Anderson · Written by Wes Anderson

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Overview

Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.

Cast

Rupert Friendas Narrator / Adult Peter Watson
Ralph Fiennesas Roald Dahl
Asa Jenningsas Peter Watson
Eliel Fordas Stagehand
Truman Hanksas Stagehand
Benoît Herlinas Stagehand
Octavio Tapiaas Stagehand

Facts

Release dateSeptember 27, 2023
Runtime17 min (0h 17m) — shorter as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt28912758

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Questions

How long is The Swan?
The Swan runs 17 minutes (0h 17m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Swan worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 591 votes, which places it #108 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 47%) and #1069 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Swan?
The Swan was directed by Wes Anderson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Isle of Dogs (2018).
Who stars in The Swan?
Rupert Friend as Narrator / Adult Peter Watson; Ralph Fiennes as Roald Dahl; Asa Jennings as Peter Watson; Eliel Ford as Stagehand; Truman Hanks as Stagehand; Benoît Herlin as Stagehand.
What is The Swan rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Swan?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11377.

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