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The Swan: Behind the Mirror
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Erin Lee Carr.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A look at the controversial 2004 reality series The Swan, which took self-proclaimed 'ugly ducklings' and set out to make them... not that.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA look at the controversial 2004 reality series The Swan, which took self-proclaimed 'ugly ducklings' and set out to make them... not that.
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Release snapshot for The Swan: Behind the Mirror.
MoviHero lists September 29, 2026 as the release date for The Swan: Behind the Mirror. Erin Lee Carr is the listed director. A trailer and 3 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 29, 2026
GenresDocumentary
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorErin Lee Carr
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images3 stills
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The Swan: Behind the Mirror runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 8 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
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