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Swing Time

1936Movie1 h 43 minNR

ComedyRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic916.4Rotten Tomatoes96%86%

A nostalgic, romantic romance movie about history and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A glorious songburst of gaiety and laughter!

Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing instructor Penny. She and Lucky form a successful dance partnership, but romance is blighted by his old attachment to Margaret and hers for Ricky.

Feels like

  • Classic Musical
  • Golden Age Hollywood
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Dancing & Romance
  • Timeless Appeal
  • Charming Story
  • Spectacular Dance Numbers
  • Upbeat & Wholesome

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
George Stevens
Written by
Allan Scott, Erwin S. Gelsey, Howard Lindsay
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Jerome Kern, Nathaniel Shilkret

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 28, 1936 · 1 h 43 min · NR

Released
August 28, 1936
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$886,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
30 countries

Tropes

Romantic False Lead, Serenade Your Lover, Engagement Challenge +9

  • Romantic False Lead
  • Serenade Your Lover
  • Engagement Challenge
  • Bookends
  • Living Shadow
  • Outside Ride
  • Screen-to-Stage Adaptation
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Covered in Kisses
  • Break-Up/Make-Up Scenario
  • BSoD Song
  • Good Luck Charm

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Swing Time?"

Questions about Swing Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swing Time?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Swing Time from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Swing Time worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Swing Time okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Swing Time make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Swing Time good for date night?

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

What tropes does Swing Time use?

Romantic False LeadSerenade Your LoverEngagement ChallengeBookendsLiving ShadowOutside RideScreen-to-Stage AdaptationChekhov's SkillCovered in KissesBreak-Up/Make-Up ScenarioBSoD SongGood Luck Charmand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Romantic False Lead, Serenade Your Lover, and Engagement Challenge.