Movie

Swing Shift

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

★ 5.6(87)19841h 40m

Swing Shift is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Finland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Demme
Release date: 1984-04-13
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Swing Shift — trailer

About Swing Shift

Swing Shift is a 1984 movie in the Drama, Romance and War genres, directed by Jonathan Demme, starring Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Christine Lahti. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 87 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Swing Shift in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Patty Maloney

Laverne

Lisa Pelikan

Violet Mulligan

Susan Peretz

Edith Castle

Joey Aresco

Johnny Bonnano

Morris 'Tex' Biggs

Clarence

Themes & keywords

world war iihome frontriveterarms industry1940s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Swing Shift in Finland?+

In Finland, Swing Shift is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Swing Shift on Netflix?+

Swing Shift is not on Netflix in Finland right now.

How long is Swing Shift?+

Swing Shift has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Swing Shift?+

Swing Shift stars Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Fred Ward and Ed Harris.

When did Swing Shift come out?+

Swing Shift is a 1984 movie directed by Jonathan Demme.

What genre is Swing Shift?+

Swing Shift is Drama, Romance and War film.

Who directed Swing Shift?+

Swing Shift was directed by Jonathan Demme.