Swallows and Amazons (2016)
Some summers you treasure forever
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.
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe
Genre: Adventure, Family
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: August 19, 2016
Cast
- Dane Hughes - John Walker
- Orla Hill - Susan Walker
- Teddie Allen - Tatty Walker
- Bobby McCulloch - Roger Walker
- Seren Hawkes - Nancy Blackett
- Hannah Jayne Thorp - Peggy Blackett
- Rafe Spall - Jim 'Captain Flint' Turner / Polski the Parrot
- Kelly Macdonald - Mrs. Walker
- Andrew Scott - Lazlov
- Harry Enfield - Mr. Jackson
Screenplay
- Andrea Gibb (Screenplay)
- Arthur Ransome (Novel)
Music: Ilan Eshkeri
Cinematography: Julian Court
Editing: Dave Thrasher
Production: Harbour Pictures, BBC Film, British Film Company, Electric Shadow Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Armenian, Pусский, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Ocean and Sea Adventures
Keywords
island, based on novel or book, boat, summer, based on children's book, 1930s
Trailer
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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, Seren Hawkes, Hannah Jayne Thorp.
- How long is Swallows and Amazons?
- Swallows and Amazons has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Swallows and Amazons?
- Swallows and Amazons is a Adventure, Family film.
- Where was Swallows and Amazons produced?
- Swallows and Amazons was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Swallows and Amazons?
- The themes of Swallows and Amazons include: Ocean and Sea Adventures.