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Swing Vote

2008·Movie
2h 0min·PG-13
IMDb6.1Metacritic476.2Rotten Tomatoes38%42%

Where to watch

Prime

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What's your score?

Your score

Swing Vote fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some satire and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

One ordinary guy is giving the candidates a reason to run.

In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
Political SatireSmall Town USAEveryman HeroAmerican PoliticsFamily ValuesFeel-Good MovieCharacter-DrivenHopeful Ending

Crew

Directed by:
Joshua Michael Stern, Faith Conroy
Written by:
Joshua Michael Stern, Jason Richman
Produced by:
Kevin Costner, Mary Vernieu, Venus Kanani
Composed by:
John Debney, Alexander Gruzdev, Kevin Kaska

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Swing Vote

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swing Vote legally?

Prime

Swing Vote is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Swing Vote worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Swing Vote rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Swing Vote?

2 h 0 min

Swing Vote runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Swing Vote?

Critics43
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Swing Vote higher (55) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Swing Vote a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$18 million

No. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.

What language is Swing Vote in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Swing Vote?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Swing Vote in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Swing Vote use?

Ambiguous EndingDecided by One VoteElection Day EpisodePerspective ReversalBags of Letters

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Swing Vote, including Ambiguous Ending, Decided by One Vote, Election Day Episode.