Movie

American Swing

“Join the party”

★ 5.1(18)20091h 21m

American Swing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch American Swing

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Good to know

Director: Mathew Kaufman, Jon Hart
Release date: 2009-10-17
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Magnolia Pictures

About American Swing

American Swing is a 2009 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Mathew Kaufman and Jon Hart, starring Buck Henry, Melvin Van Peebles and Ed Koch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch American Swing in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.

Cast

Buck Henry

Self

Melvin Van Peebles

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Ed Koch

Self

Jamie Gillis

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Ron Jeremy

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Al Goldstein

Self

Abbie Hoffman

Self (archive footage/uncredited)

Irwin Corey

Self (as Professor Irwin Corey)

Themes & keywords

new york cityfree loveswinger club1970snightclubsexual revolutionporn starswingingdiscopolyamorycasual sexbathhousesex fiendsexually transmitted diseasesexual encounter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch American Swing in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream American Swing on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is American Swing on Netflix?+

American Swing is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is American Swing?+

American Swing has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in American Swing?+

American Swing stars Buck Henry, Melvin Van Peebles, Ed Koch, Jamie Gillis and Ron Jeremy.

When did American Swing come out?+

American Swing is a 2009 movie directed by Mathew Kaufman and Jon Hart.

What genre is American Swing?+

American Swing is Documentary film.

Who directed American Swing?+

American Swing was directed by Mathew Kaufman and Jon Hart.