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Swingers (1996)

“Cocktails first. Questions later.”

6.8/10 · 835 votes 1h 36m r ComedyDrama

#36 of 95 films from 1996 #1080 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Doug Liman · Written by Jon Favreau

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Overview

After 6 years together, Mike's girlfriend leaves him, so he travels to LA to be a star. Six months on, he's still not doing very well— so a few of his friends try to reconnect him to the social scene and hopefully help him forget his failed relationship.

Cast

Jon Favreauas Mike Peters
Vince Vaughnas Trent Walker
Ron Livingstonas Rob
Patrick Van Hornas Sue
Alex Désertas Charles
Heather Grahamas Lorraine
Deena Martinas Christy
Katherine Kendallas Lisa
Brooke Langtonas Nikki
Blake Lindsleyas Girl with Cigar
Kevin James Kellyas Vegas Dealer
Stephanie Ittlesonas Vegas Waitress
Vernon Vaughnas $100 Gambler
Joan Favreauas $5 Winner

Facts

Release dateOctober 18, 1996
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) — shorter as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$200,000
Box office$4,505,922 (22.5× budget)
IMDbtt0117802

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Questions

How long is Swingers?
Swingers runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Swingers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 835 votes, which places it #36 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 63%) and #1080 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Swingers?
Swingers was directed by Doug Liman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Edge of Tomorrow (2014), The Bourne Identity (2002), Go (1999).
Who stars in Swingers?
Jon Favreau as Mike Peters; Vince Vaughn as Trent Walker; Ron Livingston as Rob; Patrick Van Horn as Sue; Alex Désert as Charles; Heather Graham as Lorraine.
What is Swingers rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Swingers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12917.

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