Swing Shift_
"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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.
CAST (20)
Goldie Hawn
Kay Walsh
Kurt Russell
Lucky Lockhart
Christine Lahti
Hazel Zanussi
Fred Ward
Biscuits Toohey
Ed Harris
Jack Walsh
Sudie Bond
Annie
Holly Hunter
Jeannie Sherman
PM
Patty Maloney
Laverne
Lisa Pelikan
Violet Mulligan
Susan Peretz
Edith Castle
Joey Aresco
Johnny Bonnano
M'
Morris 'Tex' Biggs
Clarence
Reid Cruickshanks
Spike
Danny Darst
Deacon
Dennis Fimple
Rupert George
Chris Lemmon
Lt. O'Connor
Charles Napier
Moon Willis
Stephen Tobolowsky
French deMille / Documentary Narrator
LH
Laura Hawn
Ethel
Marvin Miller
Rollo
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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.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Romance
War