Swingers

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Swingers

R,

1996,

1h 36m,

Comedy/

Drama

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88%

56 Reviews

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89%

50,000+ Ratings

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89%

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50,000+ Ratings

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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Fred Topel

United Press International

Oct 16, 2026

Swingers was never going to get you a date or perfect the formula of when to call. It is worth remembering you should still go out, talk to people and be yourself.

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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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Draco W

Jun 6, 2018

This movie is money! Smart, simple, funny (in some moments even hilarious) film about rebound and friendship. Misogynistic for sure: a guys movie for guys, but at the end of it you will have to forgive these lovable characters and these wannabes actors. This is not politic, this are just 90 minutes of good time!

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Ron W

May 7, 2018

It's like a chick flick for guys...only guys don't watch chick flicks for a reason. This is abysmal and not true to life at all.

Harry R

Apr 22, 2018

Neither special nor stupid, Swingers knows it doesn't have high ambitions . . . and that's okay.

Finn P

Dec 31, 2017

Good classic comedy-drama featuring young Vaughn and Favreau.

Han R

Dec 27, 2017

Great movie starring Jon fareau and a very very young Vince Vaughn, he looks so young compared to all of his other movies. I really enjoyed this film and will see it again. The dialogue is phenomenal.

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Albus G

Jun 28, 2017

This movie is so money and it doesn't even know it.

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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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