Swing Time
“A glorious songburst of gaiety and laughter!”
Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing instructor Penny. She and Lucky form a successful dance partnership, but romance is blighted by his old attachment to Margaret and hers for Ricky.
Where to watch Swing Time in United States
Can I watch Swing Time in United States? Swing Time isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Swing Time streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About Swing Time
Swing Time is a 1936 English-language romance and comedy film directed by George Stevens. The cast is led by Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Swing Time was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 28, 1936, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Stevens
- Writers
- Allan Scott, Erwin S. Gelsey, Howard Lindsay
- Release date
- August 28, 1936
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
Swing Time cast & crew
Swing Time was directed by George Stevens and written by Allan Scott, Erwin S. Gelsey, and Howard Lindsay.
The cast features Fred Astaire as Lucky Garnett, Ginger Rogers as Penny Carrol, Victor Moore as Pop Cardetti, Helen Broderick as Mabel Anderson, Eric Blore as Gordon, and Betty Furness as Margaret Watson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerome Kern, cinematography is by David Abel, and it was produced by Pandro S. Berman.
Is Swing Time worth watching?
Swing Time holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 256 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, Swing Time is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Swing Time
Swing Time isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Swing Time
Fred Astaire
Lucky Garnett
Ginger Rogers
Penny Carrol
Victor Moore
Pop Cardetti
Helen Broderick
Mabel Anderson
Eric Blore
Gordon
Betty Furness
Margaret Watson
Georges Metaxa
Ricky Romero
Landers Stevens
Judge Watson (uncredited)
Jack Goode
Dancer (uncredited)
Gerald Hamer
Eric Lacanistram (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
(uncredited)
Fern Emmett
(uncredited)
Swing Time — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Swing Time in United States?
Swing Time is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Swing Time in?
Swing Time is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Swing Time?
Swing Time runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Swing Time rated?
Swing Time is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 256 ratings.
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