The Swallows of Kabul (2019)
Kernel Score: 87% · 222 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama
Released: 2019-09-04
Runtime: 81 minutes
Where to watch The Swallows of Kabul
- Stream: OVID
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome
- Rent: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Summer 1998—Kabul under Taliban rule. Zunaira and Mohsen are young and in love. Despite the daily violence and misery, they hope for a better future. One day, a foolish gesture causes life to take an irrevocable turn.
The Swallows of Kabul parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Swallows of Kabul is an animated drama set in Taliban-ruled Kabul in 1998, depicting daily violence and oppression facing a young couple in love.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Set under Taliban rule, the film depicts daily violence and misery, and a fateful act with irrevocable consequences.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Simon Abkarian as Atiq (voice)
- Zita Hanrot as Zunaira (voice)
- Swann Arlaud as Mohsen (voice)
- Hiam Abbass as Mussarat (voice)
- Jean-Claude Deret as Nazish (voice)
- Sébastien Pouderoux as Qassim (voice)
- Serge Bagdassarian as Mollah (voice)
- Michel Jonasz as Professeur Arash Bayazid (voice)
- Pascal Elbé as Mirza (voice)
The Swallows of Kabul FAQ
Is The Swallows of Kabul good?
The Swallows of Kabul has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 222 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Swallows of Kabul?
In the US you can stream The Swallows of Kabul on OVID, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome and rent it from Prime Video.
Is The Swallows of Kabul OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Swallows of Kabul is an animated drama set in Taliban-ruled Kabul in 1998, depicting daily violence and oppression facing a young couple in love.
What movies are like The Swallows of Kabul?
If you liked The Swallows of Kabul, try I Lost My Body, SlugTerra: Return of the Elementals and True Grit.