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Swallows and Amazons (2016)

Movie ★ 6.3 97 min

Adventure Family

Four children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake, they are overjoyed. But when they get there they discover they may not be alone… The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival, the value of friendship and the importance of holding your nerve.

Philippa Lowthorpe Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 19, 2016
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt1227183
Country
United Kingdom
Language
Armenian, English, Russian
Studio
Harbour Pictures, BBC Film, British Film Company, Electric Shadow Company

Themes

Cast

Dane Hughes John Walker Orla Hill Orla Hill Susan Walker Teddie Allen Teddie Allen Tatty Walker Bobby McCulloch Roger Walker Seren Hawkes Nancy Blackett Hannah Jayne Thorp Peggy Blackett Rafe Spall Rafe Spall Jim 'Captain Flint' Turner / Polski the Parrot Kelly Macdonald Kelly Macdonald Mrs. Walker Andrew Scott Andrew Scott Lazlov Harry Enfield Harry Enfield Mr. Jackson Jessica Hynes Jessica Hynes Mrs. Jackson Sophie Wardlow Sophie Wardlow Gertie John Henshaw John Henshaw Harbour Master Fenella Woolgar Fenella Woolgar Miss Crummock Elizabeth Berrington Elizabeth Berrington Mrs. Blackett Richard Bremmer Richard Bremmer Old Billy Neil Bell Neil Bell Young Billy Caf Smith Fair Stall Holder

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Frequently asked questions

What is Swallows and Amazons about?
Four children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake, they are overjoyed. But when they get there they discover they may not be alone… The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival, the value of friendship and the importance of holding your nerve.
Who directed Swallows and Amazons?
Swallows and Amazons was directed by Philippa Lowthorpe.
Who stars in Swallows and Amazons?
Swallows and Amazons stars Dane Hughes, Orla Hill, Teddie Allen, Bobby McCulloch.
When was Swallows and Amazons released?
Swallows and Amazons is a 2016 adventure, family film.
Where can I watch Swallows and Amazons?
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