Swingers

Swingers

Cocktails first. Questions later.

Directed by Doug Liman

Produced by Miramax, Independent Pictures

199696 min6.8 / 10

A witty, energetic comedy-drama about male friendship and romantic recovery in 1990s Los Angeles, balancing humor with genuine melancholy.

After 6 years together, Mike's girlfriend leaves him, so he travels to LA to be a star. Six months on, he's still not doing very well— so a few of his friends try to reconnect him to the social scene and hopefully help him forget his failed relationship.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Swingers scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Swingers violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Swingers sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Swingers easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Swingers end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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55/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity43

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise63

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Swingers, and what each one shares →

Like Swingers

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Swingers

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Swingers, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Swingers, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Swingers, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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