Goldie Hawn,
Kurt Russell,
Christine Lahti,
Fred Ward,
Ed Harris
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Director Jonathan Demme made one of his more conventional movies with Swing Shift, an examination of life on the American home front during WWII. Goldie Hawn, who also served as the film's producer, s... read more
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
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May 4, 2009Nice period feeling and an interesting premise that doesn't get a lot of attention, womens role in the workplace during WWII. They should have focused on that and left the weak love story out and would have been a better film. The other problem is that Goldie's and Russell's char... read more
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June 2, 2007Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell and Christine Lahti shine in their portrayal of those left behind to build the US war machine while the able-bodied men are off fighting WWII. Ed Harris and Holly Hunter co-star as Goldie's husband and co-worker, respectively.
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March 2, 2010It?s an enjoyable film, good performances, especially from Christine Lahti, Fred Ward and Ed Harris. The period detail is a mixed bag, sometimes it's great, other times it misses the mark. Great music and a good bit with Belinda Carlisle. One of Holly Hunter's earliest roles, and... read more
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October 30, 2006Goldie & Kurt worked well together in this movie. I think the movie didn't do justice to its subject matter about womens roles during WWII. My own mother went to work at a local aircraft plant during WWII while my father joined the Navy.
Critic Reviews
July 24, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
There's no suspense and no big emotional payoff, but the movie is always absorbing. Full Review
August 30, 2004
Vincent Canby, New York Times
Offers Miss Hawn her best role since ''Private Benjamin,'' and she is most winning. Full Review
January 3, 2012
Empire Magazine
At its heart lies a sweet romance, with good performances from both the leads and an Oscar nomination for supporting actress Lahti. Full Review
January 3, 2012
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Demme's characteristic generosity toward his characters and refusal to make absolute moral judgments are strong points, while the feminist subtext adds freshness to the story. Full Review
July 31, 2008
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Despite compromises, a result of interference in director Demme's work, this fictional look at a Rosie the Riveter kind of woman displays a nice feminist perspective on WWII and terrific performances ... Full Review
February 9, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Hawn, atypically cast and supported by all-round excellent performances, proves that she can act. Full Review
January 15, 2004
Pete Croatto, Filmcritic.com
Sofia Coppola and Wes Anderson could learn a few things watching this. Or maybe they already have. Full Review
July 23, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Effectively conveys how World War II changed men, women work and family Full Review
May 24, 2003
Film4
The film certainly can't seem to decide whether it wants to be a genial romantic comedy or something more truthful, but it is never less than watchable. Full Review
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