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American Swing (2009): Ratings & Box Office

American Swing (2009) movie poster

American Swing is a 2009 documentary directed by Jon Hart and Matthew Kaufman. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $30,156 worldwide. Critics gave it 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
55%
worldwide gross
$30.2K
Metascore
59
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American Swing (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Directors
Jon Hart and Matthew Kaufman
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is American Swing About?

The premise of American Swing without spoilers.

During the vibrant New York City nightlife of 1977, a unique establishment emerged: Plato’s Retreat. This unconventional sex club provided a space for liberation and connection, uniting people from all walks of life, from celebrities to everyday workers. As Studio 54 and CBGB’s defined the era, Plato’s Retreat offered a different kind of excitement, a place where social boundaries blurred and anyone could explore their desires.

American Swing Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • heterosexual kiss
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • interview
  • rise and fall
  • photograph
  • new york city
  • aids
  • 1980s
  • sex
  • swing
  • 1970s
+38 more
  • swingers party
  • swingers club
  • aids epidemic
  • death from heart attack
  • prison sentence
  • tax inspection
  • income tax
  • gay
  • male nudity
  • unprotected sex
  • two word title
  • threesome
  • theater
  • taxi
  • taxi driver
  • tax evasion
  • tattoo
  • swimming pool
  • scene during end credits
  • s&m
  • ron jeremy
  • reference to sammy davis jr.
  • pta
  • porn star
  • pool
  • pool table
  • playing pool
  • pool ball
  • photographer
  • penis
  • oral sex
  • nudity
  • mayor
  • irs agent
  • interracial sex
  • internal revenue service
  • intercourse
  • homosexuality
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Crew

The Director of American Swing

Directed by Jon Hart and Matthew Kaufman.

Ratings

American Swing Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave American Swing 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.

Box office

American Swing Box Office

American Swing grossed $30,156 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$30.2K

US & Canada
$30.2K
Cars

Cars in American Swing

15 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham and the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 15 cars
  • 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham in American Swing 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham Important role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Caprice in American Swing 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1973 Chevrolet Nova in American Swing 1973 Chevrolet Nova Important role
  • Shelby Cobra 427 Replica in American Swing Shelby Cobra 427 Replica Important role
Details

American Swing Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Американские свингеры” and “スワップ・スワップ~伝説のセックスクラブ~”.

Also known as
  • Американские свингеры
  • スワップ・スワップ~伝説のセックスクラブ~
  • Amerykański swing
  • 放荡不羁的美国
  • A swingkirály
  • 아메리카 70 섹스 천국

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FAQ

American Swing FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of American Swing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is American Swing?

American Swing runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was American Swing released?

American Swing was released on March 27, 2009.

Who directed American Swing?

American Swing was directed by Jon Hart and Matthew Kaufman.

How much did American Swing make at the box office?

American Swing grossed $30,156 worldwide.

How is American Swing rated?

American Swing has 55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.

Does American Swing have a post-credit scene?

No. American Swing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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