Swing Time

Name: Swing Time
Director: George Stevens
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 1936-01-01
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore

1936Dir. George Stevens1h 43m

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Runtime1h 43m

Released1936

Budget$886K

Box office$2.6M

DirectorGeorge Stevens

About This Movie

So, 'Swing Time' is this delightful blend of comedy and romance, and it’s got a certain charm that lingers. Directed by George Stevens, it showcases Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in a way that feels both effortless and electric. The pacing is just right – not too rushed, allowing moments to breathe, especially during those mesmerizing dance sequences. The chemistry between Astaire and Rogers is palpable, really grounding the film amid the comedic misadventures. There’s this underlying theme of ambition and the lengths one goes for love, which gives it a nice depth. And let’s not forget the practical effects in those dance numbers – the choreography is simply superb. It’s all wrapped in that classic 1930s atmosphere, you know? Just a solid time.

Includes mesmerizing dance sequencesExplores themes of ambition and romanceFeatures strong performances from the leads