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Swingers

Swingers

October 18, 1996· 1h 36m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score7.0

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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17 reviews·Last updated 2mo ago
Peak Moment

Michelle calls Mike but he chooses Lorraine instead

9.1at 1h 28m
Lowest Moment

Mike contemplates moving back to New York after rejection

5.8at 60m
Biggest Swing

The film's biggest emotional shift occurs from the devastating voicemail disaster to Mike's recovery, showing his journey from pathetic desperation to eventual growth.

Swingers follows a classic emotional arc from depression through humiliation to redemption, anchored by the infamous voicemail sequence that reviewers universally praised as both cringe-worthy and hilarious. The film builds to a satisfying resolution where Mike's personal growth coincides with romantic success, while maintaining the authentic male friendship dynamics that critics consistently celebrated.

17 reviews analyzed|Sources: Critic_blog, Imdb, Tmdb
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Mike tells Rob about his depression over Michelle
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Trent coaxes Mike into an impromptu Vegas trip
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Trent demonstrates his skills with women at bars
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Sue draws a gun on thugs in the parking lot
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Mike contemplates moving back to New York after rejection⬇ Lowest moment
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Mike and friends go swing dancing at The Derby
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Michelle calls Mike but he chooses Lorraine instead⬆ Peak moment
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Trent makes a fool of himself over a redhead
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