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American Swing

4.920091h 21mRMovieDocumentary

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

DirectorsJon Hart·Mathew Kaufman
WriterJon Hart

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Cast · Directed by Jon Hart

BHBuck Henry
Buck Henry
Self
MPMelvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
Self
EKEd Koch
Ed Koch
Self
AHAbbie Hoffman
Abbie Hoffman
Self (archive footage/uncredited)
IC
Irwin Corey
Self (as Professor Irwin Corey)

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American Swing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams American Swing?

American Swing is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is American Swing on Netflix?

No, American Swing is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is American Swing on Amazon Prime Video?

No, American Swing isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch American Swing for free?

American Swing is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.