Movie

Manou the Swift

★ 6.4(80)20191h 28m

Manou the Swift is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Christian Haas, Andrea Block
Release date: 2019-01-25
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: LUXX Film

About Manou the Swift

Manou the Swift is a 2019 movie in the Animation, Adventure and Family genres, directed by Christian Haas and Andrea Block, starring Willem Dafoe, Kate Winslet and Rob Paulsen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 80 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Manou the Swift in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The little swift Manou grows up believing he's a seagull. Learning to fly he finds out he never will be. Shocked, he runs away from home. He meets birds of his own species and finds out who he really is. When both seagulls and swifts face a dangerous threat, Manou becomes the hero of the day.

Cast

Willem Dafoe

Manou's Father (voice)

Kate Winslet

Manou's Mother(voice)

Rob Paulsen

Sandpiper (voice)

Josh Keaton

Manou (voice)

Julie Nathanson

Francoise (voice)

David Shaughnessy

Parcival (voice)

Arif S. Kinchen

Poncho (voice)

Cassandra Steen

Kalifa (voice)

Mikey Kelley

Luc (voice)

Nolan North

Yusuf (voice)

Kimberly Brooks

Seagull Neighbor (voice)

Steve Blum

Additional Seagulls (voice)

Themes & keywords

franceadoptionswift (bird)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Manou the Swift in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Manou the Swift is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Manou the Swift on Netflix?+

Manou the Swift is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Manou the Swift?+

Manou the Swift has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Manou the Swift?+

Manou the Swift stars Willem Dafoe, Kate Winslet, Rob Paulsen, Josh Keaton and Julie Nathanson.

When did Manou the Swift come out?+

Manou the Swift is a 2019 movie directed by Christian Haas and Andrea Block.

What genre is Manou the Swift?+

Manou the Swift is Animation, Adventure, Family and Comedy film.

Who directed Manou the Swift?+

Manou the Swift was directed by Christian Haas and Andrea Block.