Manou the Swift
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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2019 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy |
| Director | Christian Haas |
| Runtime | 88 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (80 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.
If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.
For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.
Director: Christian Haas
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.
🎭 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)
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