The Girl in a Swing
1988, English. Directed by Gordon Hessler.
The story of a woman with a magical gift and a terrifying secret
A London art broker travels to Copenhagen, where he requires the services of a multilingual secretary. He falls deeply in love with the woman, despite knowing virtually nothing about her. She insists on not being married in a church, and after they're wed, some bad things from her past begin surfacing in subtly supernatural ways, and the new husband must find the best way to cope without destroying their relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Gordon HesslerDirector
- Meg TillyKarin
- Rupert FrazerAlan
- Nicholas Le PrevostThe Vicar
- Elspet GrayMrs. Dresland
- Lynsey BaxterBarbara
- Jean BohtMrs. Taswell
- Lorna HeilbronFlick
- Hanne BorchseniusJytte Borgen
- Ljuba CastotChild in Water
- Helen CherryLady Alice
- Mogens DalsgaardConcert Pianist
- William 'Duke' MeeksMr. Steinberg
Details
- Released
- 29 September 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gordon Hessler
- Box office
- $747K
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What The Girl in a Swing is based on
The Girl in a Swing is based on The Girl in a Swing (1980) by Richard Adams.
1980
The Girl in a Swing
By Richard Adams
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The Girl in a Swing: quick answers
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How long is The Girl in a Swing?
The Girl in a Swing runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Girl in a Swing have a post-credits scene?
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The Girl in a Swing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Girl in a Swing is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Girl in a Swing on?
The Girl in a Swing isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Girl in a Swing?
If you liked The Girl in a Swing, try The Truth About Emanuel, Light It Up, Rose Plays Julie.
Who directed The Girl in a Swing?
The Girl in a Swing (1988) was directed by Gordon Hessler and stars Meg Tilly, Rupert Frazer, Nicholas Le Prevost.
What is The Girl in a Swing based on?
The Girl in a Swing is based on The Girl in a Swing (1980) by Richard Adams.