Swingers

Swingers is a 1996 American buddy comedy-drama film directed by Doug Liman and written by Jon Favreau.

Swingers is a 1996 American buddy comedy-drama film directed by Doug Liman and written by Jon Favreau. The film follows a group of young men in Los Angeles who try to recover from breakups, navigate dating, and pursue careers in entertainment during the 1990s swing revival. It was released by Miramax Films and runs 96 minutes.

Plot

The story follows Mike (Jon Favreau) and his friends as they go out in Los Angeles, try to meet women, and support one another through disappointment and uncertainty. The film is set in Hollywood, California, during the 1990s swing revival.

Production and release

Swingers was directed by Doug Liman and written by Jon Favreau. It was released in 1996 and runs about 96 minutes. The film was distributed by Miramax Films.

Cast

The principal cast includes Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex Désert, and Heather Graham. Jon Favreau plays Mike, a struggling performer dealing with a breakup. Vince Vaughn plays Trent, Mike’s friend and a central comic presence.

Reception and legacy

The film became known for its depiction of young male friendship, dating culture, and the swing-era nightlife aesthetic of the period. It is widely associated with the Los Angeles indie-comedy scene of the 1990s. In Canada, the film is known through its theatrical and home-video circulation as a 1990s American independent comedy-drama, and it was released in Quebec under the title Célibataires et en cavale.