Swing Shift (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Swing Shift is a 1984 romantic drama directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn and Ed Harris. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $6.7 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Swing Shift About?
The premise of Swing Shift without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During World War II, a woman supporting her Navy husband finds an unexpected connection while working at an aircraft factory. She develops feelings for a charming man who was deemed unsuitable for military service. When her husband returns home, a complex situation arises, testing their loyalties and challenging their relationships as hidden emotions surface.
Swing Shift Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1940s
- love triangle
- sexism
- world war two
- military enlistment
- female factory worker
- extramarital affair
- marriage
- housewife
- factory worker
- year 1941
- infidelity
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- jealousy
- female protagonist
- friendship between women
- female bonding
- aircraft factory
- f rated
- title co written by female
- buddy drama
- romantic drama
- big band music
- homefront war effort
- american seaman
- armament
- california
- nightclub singer
- party
- landlord
- jamboree
- trumpet player
- denim shirt
- baby shower
- female mechanic
- loneliness
- nightclub owner
- husband wife separation
- jazz trumpeter
- voice over letter
- attack on pearl harbor
- santa monica california
- swing music
- u.s. navy
- job promotion
- craftsman bungalow
- bungalow colony
- aspiring singer
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- male chauvinism
- taxi dancer
Swing Shift Cast
Kurt Russell leads the cast, with Goldie Hawn and Ed Harris. Directed by Jonathan Demme; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jonathan Demme
Also Starring in Swing Shift
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Swing Shift Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Swing Shift 60 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Swing Shift Plot Summary
What happens in Swing Shift from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jack Walsh [Kurt Russell] enlists as a U.S. Naval Seaman shortly after the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, marking the opening act of the United States’ involvement in World War II. His wife Kay [Goldie Hawn] signs up to work in an armaments factory in California while he serves overseas, and the distance begins to weigh on both of them as the war intensifies.
Full summary
The whole story of Swing Shift, scene by scene
Swing Shift Box Office
Swing Shift grossed $6.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.7M
- US & Canada
- $6.7M
Swing Shift Awards & Nominations
Swing Shift was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Christine Lahti
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Oscars 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Christine Lahti
Swing Shift Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Swing Shift.
How Well Do You Know Swing Shift?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays the naval seaman Jack Walsh?
Cars in Swing Shift
32 cars on screen, including the Harley-Davidson and the 1928 Oakland All American Six.
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1930 Buick Series 60 Minor role -
1937 De Soto De Luxe Minor role
Swing Shift Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “小迷糊的情泪” and “Дополнительная смена”.
- Also known as
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- 小迷糊的情泪
- Дополнительная смена
- Пересменка
- Szybka zmiana
- Swing Shift – Liebe auf Zeit
- Odpolední směna
- Segundo Turno
- Chicas en pie de guerra
- Swing Shift - Liebe auf Zeit
- Στρατιώτες Δίχως Οπλα
- Swing Shift - Tempo di swing
- 위험한 유혹
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- Обрати
- Második műszak
- スイング・シフト
- Græsenker
- Armas e Amores
- Перезмінка
- Tjejen som jobbade skift
- Silahsız Askerler
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Swing Shift FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Swing Shift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Swing Shift?
Swing Shift runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Swing Shift released?
Swing Shift was released on April 13, 1984.
Who directed Swing Shift?
Swing Shift was directed by Jonathan Demme.
More films by Jonathan Demme Who is in the cast of Swing Shift?
Swing Shift stars Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn and Ed Harris, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Swing Shift make at the box office?
Swing Shift grossed $6.7 million worldwide.
How is Swing Shift rated?
Swing Shift has 60 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Was Swing Shift nominated for any awards?
Swing Shift received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Swing Shift have a post-credit scene?
No. Swing Shift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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