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American Swing

4.920091h 21mMovieDocumentary

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 Philo, Dox and Magnolia Selects in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is American Swing on Netflix?

No, American Swing is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Dox.

Is American Swing on Amazon Prime Video?

American Swing isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch American Swing for free?

American Swing is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.