Swingers

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Swingers

R

1996

1h 36m

Comedy

Drama

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87%

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88%

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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

06/15/2022

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.

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

03/04/2019

3/4

"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?

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

10/04/2009

Four guys hang out, kid one another, get into scuffles and flash their gonadal searchlight for available women. Yikes, haven't there been enough variations on the multiple-buddy movie? Actually, no.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Jul 23

4/5

Nearly 30 years later, Swingers still holds up as a sharply observed, often hilarious snapshot of post-breakup angst and Hollywood ambition.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

11/13/2022

3.5/4

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

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Don Shanahan

25YL (25 Years Later)

09/17/2021

4/5

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.

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ILL M

Nov 27

One of those movies that stands out for being singular and unique. This also gave a clear indication of how charismatic Vince Vaughn was and surely came to be.

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Chester K

Jul 10

You're so money baby!!! Love this movie so much!!

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Michael Isaac K

Jun 7

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

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Kevin P

May 15

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.

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Lucas W

Mar 17

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.

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Paul J

Feb 26

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.

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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, Drama
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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