Swingers

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Swingers

R

Released Oct 18, 1996

1h 36m

Comedy

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87%

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A transplanted New Yorker attempting to acclimate to Los Angeles, Mike Peters (Jon Favreau), is struggling to both boost his comedy career and get over his last relationship. A self-proclaimed master of seduction, Mike's buddy, Trent Walker (Vince Vaughn), tries to show him how to make connections and get the attention of women. Slowly moving toward regaining his confidence, Mike meets the gorgeous and down-to-earth Lorraine (Heather Graham), sparking a welcome new romance.

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Critics Consensus

Funny, heartfelt, and effortlessly cool, Swingers made stars out of Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, established Doug Liman as a director to watch.

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Gina Fattore

Chicago Reader

Here is pure exuberance, without all that messy nostalgic yearning. Here is a movie unafraid to come right out and showcase the sheer idiot joy involved in being a boy among boys.

Jun 15, 2022

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

"Swingers" doesn't really add up to much -- except a good time. But it's smart, funny and cute. With all that going for you, who needs to be money?

Rated: 3/4

Mar 4, 2019

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: A

Sep 7, 2011

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a low-key premise that’s employed to engaging and frequently hilarious effect...

Rated: 3.5/4

Nov 13, 2022

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Don Shanahan

25YL (25 Years Later)

Wholly admiring bygone eras, this little indie darling bucked the mainstream and dazzled those looking for something dreamy, yet still honest, for its coarse present day.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 17, 2021

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

What it lacks as a cutting character drama, it makes up for in easily quaffable lifestyle porn, though it's up for debate whether one of those things is equal to the other.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 8, 2015

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Michael Isaac K

Mikey s metamorphosis is Mens Health at its best, "the kings suck at this game". -M

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Kevin P

A pretty funny and surprisingly poignant buddy comedy. Great chemistry, banter, and dialogue between Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn. They're so young in this! Despite all the sex comedy, the movie is more reserved than you might think. In fact, much of the comedy involves second hand embarrassment from Jon Favreau’s incredibly socially awkward timing trying ti hit the rebound. His worse offense easily being the infamous voicemail scene. Despite the intentional cringe comedy, the movie's story is actually really thoughtful with its themes about breakups, the depression hole that follows, the anxiety of trying to rebound, and then finally finding peace with yourself and moving on. It's not exactly laugh-out-loud funny, but I was in it for the great chemistry between the leads and the thoughtful character work that's at the heart of the film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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Lucas W

This is the most accurate breakup movie of all time. Shot totally from the POV of the main character Mikey and his level of self esteem. Anyone who has had to get out there after a hard breakup should watch this. It's also a beautiful film about male friendship and helping your buddy realize how money he is.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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Paul J

I don’t know how this is so highly rated. The dialect and plot is absolutely horrible. I never wanted to hear the word “baby” again after making it through this 90s cringe fest.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/26/25

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Gerard M

Swingers makes you miss movies that were made just for the sake of being made. Not much happens but that’s the charm of it all. Funny, poignant and charming. An easy watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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cam m

Probably my favorite movie of all time. The story-line is deeper than you might initially think. Anyone that has gone through a difficult break-up will understand this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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Synopsis

A transplanted New Yorker attempting to acclimate to Los Angeles, Mike Peters (Jon Favreau), is struggling to both boost his comedy career and get over his last relationship. A self-proclaimed master of seduction, Mike's buddy, Trent Walker (Vince Vaughn), tries to show him how to make connections and get the attention of women. Slowly moving toward regaining his confidence, Mike meets the gorgeous and down-to-earth Lorraine (Heather Graham), sparking a welcome new romance.

Director: Doug Liman
Producer: Victor Simpkins
Screenwriter: Jon Favreau
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Independent Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 1996, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.5M
Runtime: 1h 36m

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