Swinging Wives (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1971, Swinging Wives is a comedy film directed by Ernst Hofbauer, running about 97 minutes. “"I do" is just the beginning...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sex comedy about lonely housewives and their activities while the husband is away. It’s a series of vignettes connected by documentary-style interviews with people on the street. The eroticism relies completely on nudity, not altogether different from British sex comedies of the era.
Who’s in it. Swinging Wives stars Astrid Frank as Irma Fricke, Eva Garden as Dunja, Karin Götz as Silvia Klose and Elfi Helfrich as Gertraud Klose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Swinging Wives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swinging Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swinging Wives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swinging Wives (1971)?
- In US, Swinging Wives is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Swinging Wives worth watching?
- Swinging Wives holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swinging Wives?
- Swinging Wives stars Astrid Frank, Eva Garden, Karin Götz, Elfi Helfrich and Romana Lizalova.
- When was Swinging Wives released?
- Swinging Wives was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.