Swing Kids (2018)
Swing Kids is streaming in the Philippines on HBO Max.
The verdict
Swing Kids ranked near the top of that week's Korean film crop. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 91 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 133-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the Philippines you can stream it on HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 13m on it?
2h 13m of Korean drama with war threaded through. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 8.0/10 from 91 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
Rebellious Ki-soo from North Korea is mesmerized by tap dance in prison camps. Ki-soo joins as a team member of a dance team named 'Swing Kids'. Yet suddenly, their dreams about dancing in prison camps are put in danger.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Genre | Drama / War |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kang Hyoung-chul
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 27, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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