Swingers

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Swingers

R

1996

1h 36m

Comedy

Drama

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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

Jun 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

Mar 4, 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

Oct 4, 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, 2025

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

Nov 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)

Sep 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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Noel L

@RT15930389 Jun 21, 2026

Some parts are a little dated but the styles, cars, scenery, music, scene copycats, and dialogue are totally money baby

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Luke S

@UncleEddieRatesFilms Apr 2, 2026

Saw Swingers on VHS as an impressionable 17 year old in 1997. Learnt all about a style, an aesthetic, a culture and a language that I didn't know existed. It's my favourite movie. Ever.

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Jay O

@RT47478467 Jan 26, 2026

Great film great script great acting

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Jan 23, 2026

It was a cool movie from what I remember. I'd like to see it again.

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Mark F.

@MarkJames77 Jan 2, 2026

I don’t know if there’s a movie that I enjoy more than Swingers. I’d love to see festivals getting back to finding these types of low budget gems that cut through and become classics. Anora and CODA were great, but I do not count them as actual indie movies in the way that Swingers is.

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bryce h

@Brycecritique Dec 30, 2025

What is the fascination with no endings in movies? So sick of it! I would have loved to see Mike build his relationship? Am I alone in this?

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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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