Swing Shift (1984)
Overview
In 1941 America, Kay and her husband are happy enough until he enlists after Pearl Harbor. Against his wishes, she takes a job at the local aircraft plant where she meets Hazel, the singer from across the way. The two soon become firm friends and with the other girls become increasingly expert workers. As the war drags on, Kay finally dates her trumpet-playing foreman and life gets more complicated.
Where to watch Swing Shift
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Sky | Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
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What is Swing Shift about?
In 1941 America, Kay and her husband are happy enough until he enlists after Pearl Harbor. Against his wishes, she takes a job at the local aircraft plant where she meets Hazel, the singer from across the way. The two soon become firm friends and with the other girls become increasingly expert workers. As the war drags on, Kay finally dates her trumpet-playing foreman and life gets more complicated. Swing Shift is a Drama, Romance, War movie, released on 1984-04-13, runtime 100 minutes.
Is Swing Shift worth watching?
TMDB users rate Swing Shift 5.6 out of 10 from 89 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Swing Shift?
In the United States, Swing Shift streams on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jonathan Demme
Cast
- Goldie Hawn as Kay Walsh
- Kurt Russell as Lucky Lockhart
- Christine Lahti as Hazel Zanussi
- Fred Ward as Biscuits Toohey
- Ed Harris as Jack Walsh
- Sudie Bond as Annie
- Holly Hunter as Jeannie Sherman
- Patty Maloney as Laverne
- Lisa Pelikan as Violet Mulligan
- Susan Peretz as Edith Castle
- Joey Aresco as Johnny Bonnano
- Morris 'Tex' Biggs as Clarence
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Sources
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