Movie

The Girl in a Swing

“The story of a woman with a magical gift and a terrifying secret”

★ 4.9(15)19881h 59m

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Good to know

Director: Gordon Hessler
Release date: 1988-09-29
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: English
Box office: $747,013
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Panorama

About The Girl in a Swing

The Girl in a Swing is a 1988 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Gordon Hessler, starring Meg Tilly, Rupert Frazer and Nicholas Le Prevost. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Girl in a Swing in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A London art broker goes to Copenhagen where he requires the services of a secretary fluent in Danish, English, and German. He falls deeply in love with the woman, despite the fact that he knows virtually nothing about her. She insists on not being married in a church, and after they are married, some bad things from her past begin surfacing in subtly supernatural ways, and he must find the best way to deal with them without destroying their relationship.

Cast

Meg Tilly

Karin

Rupert Frazer

Alan

Nicholas Le Prevost

The Vicar

Elspet Gray

Mrs. Dresland

Lynsey Baxter

Barbara

Jean Boht

Mrs. Taswell

Lorna Heilbron

Flick

Hanne Borchsenius

Jytte Borgen

Ljuba Castot

Child in Water

Helen Cherry

Lady Alice

Mogens Dalsgaard

Concert Pianist

William 'Duke' Meeks

Mr. Steinberg

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Girl in a Swing in Denmark?+

The Girl in a Swing is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Denmark. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Girl in a Swing on Netflix?+

The Girl in a Swing is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is The Girl in a Swing?+

The Girl in a Swing has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in The Girl in a Swing?+

The Girl in a Swing stars Meg Tilly, Rupert Frazer, Nicholas Le Prevost, Elspet Gray and Lynsey Baxter.

When did The Girl in a Swing come out?+

The Girl in a Swing is a 1988 movie directed by Gordon Hessler.

What genre is The Girl in a Swing?+

The Girl in a Swing is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Girl in a Swing?+

The Girl in a Swing was directed by Gordon Hessler.