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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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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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Swingers | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Gina Fattore Chicago Reader 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. Jun 15, 2022 Full Review Swingers | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune "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? Rated: 3/4 Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Swingers | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: A Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Swingers | Rotten Tomatoes (4) David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a low-key premise that’s employed to engaging and frequently hilarious effect... Rated: 3.5/4 Nov 13, 2022 Full Review Swingers | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Don Shanahan 25YL (25 Years Later) Wholly admiring bygone eras, this little indie darling bucked the mainstream and dazzled those looking for something dreamy, yet still honest, for its coarse present day. Rated: 4/5 Sep 17, 2021 Full Review Swingers | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy What it lacks as a cutting character drama, it makes up for in easily quaffable lifestyle porn, though it's up for debate whether one of those things is equal to the other. Rated: 7/10 Jun 8, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Melanie H Not meant to be deep. Guy can't get over girl. His buddies try snapping him out of it, but time heals all wounds... and a night of swinging. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review Audience Member Everything from the avant garde style, casting, dialogue was great! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/15/24 Full Review Nicoletta M Absolutely hilarious! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Nevin C Has anyone seen ‘Hangin with the Homeboys’? Well Swingers is my second favorite “guys hangout” movie. Classic. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Kevin L Been thinking of seeing this one for years. Should've kept it at that. Did nothing for me. The Favreau character was annoying as hell the whole way through, while Vaughn was.....Vaughn. At least young obnoxious Vaughn. Still don't find the guy that funny. Livington wasn't much, either. The whole breakup-go-to-Vegas thing has been done much better.2.7 stars Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Alec C Get ready, get set and prepare to get swinging! As a mild-mannered comedian struggles to get over his past relationship, his womanizing best friend decides to give him the time of his life by showing him the ropes of picking up chicks, leading to a riotous good-time. Bolstered by the chemistry of the two co-leads, this film is a positive reminder of what it means to feel alive and be alive! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Doug Liman Director Jon Favreau Mike Peters Vince Vaughn Trent Walker Ron Livingston Rob Patrick Van Horn Sue Alex Désert Charles
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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

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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