When was Swing Shift released?

Swing Shift was released on 1984-04-13.

Who directed Swing Shift?

Swing Shift was directed by Jonathan Demme.

What genre is Swing Shift?

Swing Shift belongs to these genres: Drama, Romance, War.

Who stars in Swing Shift?

The main cast includes Danny Darst, Sandy McLeod, Maggie Renzi.

Is there a trailer for Swing Shift?

Yes, the official trailer is available on this page.

Swing Shift

When America marched off to war the women marched into the factory. From then on...nothing was the same.

Key facts

Release date: 1984-04-13
Runtime: 100 min
Genres: Drama Romance War
Director: Jonathan Demme
Rating: 5.6

In short

Swing Shift is a 1984 Drama, Romance, War film directed by Jonathan Demme. It runs 100 minutes and is rated 5.6/10 on TMDB. It was released on 1984-04-13.

Updated 2026-10-26

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.

Frequently asked questions

When was Swing Shift released?: Swing Shift was released on 1984-04-13.
Who directed Swing Shift?: Swing Shift was directed by Jonathan Demme.
How long is Swing Shift?: Swing Shift runs 100 minutes.
What genre is Swing Shift?: Swing Shift belongs to these genres: Drama, Romance, War.
Who stars in Swing Shift?: The main cast includes Danny Darst, Sandy McLeod, Maggie Renzi.
Is there a trailer for Swing Shift?: Yes, the official trailer is available on this page.