American Swing (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2009, American Swing is a documentary film directed by Jon Hart, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Chronicles the rise and fall of 1970s New York City nightclub Plato's Retreat.
Who’s in it. American Swing stars Buck Henry as Self, Melvin Van Peebles as Self, Ed Koch as Self and Jamie Gillis as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, American Swing has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Swing page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Swing tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Swing (2009)?
- In US, American Swing is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Dox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is American Swing worth watching?
- American Swing holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in American Swing?
- American Swing stars Buck Henry, Melvin Van Peebles, Ed Koch, Jamie Gillis and Ron Jeremy.