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Swing Shift

1984Movie1 h 40 minPG

DramaRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes87%41%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes87%41%

Summary

In 1941 America, Kay and her husband are happy enough until he enlists after Pearl Harbor. Against his wishes, she takes a job at the local aircraft plant where she meets Hazel, the singer from across the way.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Demme
Written by
Nancy Dowd
Produced by
Jerry Bick
Music by
Patrick Williams

Everyone

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Facts

April 13, 1984 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
April 13, 1984
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, Alliterative Name, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Swing Shift?"

Questions about Swing Shift

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swing Shift?

PrimeHowdy

In the United States, Swing Shift streams on Prime and Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Swing Shift worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 60). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Is Swing Shift okay for kids?

PGSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Swing Shift good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.