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DRAMA . 1984 . 1h 40m . 5.5/10

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

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.

Starring Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti
5.5/10
Rating
1h 40m
Runtime
1984
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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When America marched off to war the women marched into the factory. From then on...nothing was the same.

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.

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Cast
Goldie Hawn stars as Kay Walsh in Swing Shift.
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Year context
Swing Shift was released 42 years ago in 1984.
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 wh...
Swing Shift is a Drama, Romance, War film with a runtime of 1h 40m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (85 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Swing Shift about?
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.
How long is Swing Shift?
Swing Shift has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Swing Shift?
The cast of Swing Shift includes Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Fred Ward, Ed Harris.
What is the rating of Swing Shift?
Swing Shift has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 85 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Romance War
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