Swallows and Amazons (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1974, Swallows and Amazons is an adventure and family film directed by Claude Whatham, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. On holiday with their mother in the Lake District in 1929 four children are allowed to sail over to the nearby island in their boat Swallow and set up camp for a few days. They soon realise this has been the territory of two other girls who sail the Amazon, and the scene is set for serious rivalry.
Who’s in it. Swallows and Amazons stars Virginia McKenna as Mrs. Walker, Ronald Fraser as Uncle Jim, Suzanna Hamilton as Susan Walker and Simon West as John Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Swallows and Amazons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swallows and Amazons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swallows and Amazons tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swallows and Amazons (1974)?
- In GB, Swallows and Amazons is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swallows and Amazons worth watching?
- Swallows and Amazons holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Swallows and Amazons?
- Swallows and Amazons stars Virginia McKenna, Ronald Fraser, Suzanna Hamilton, Simon West and Sophie Neville.