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S.W.A.T.

2003·Movie
1h 57min·PG-13
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic455.8Rotten Tomatoes48%52%
IMDb6.1Metacritic455.8Rotten Tomatoes48%52%

S.W.A.T. fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

You're either S.W.A.T. or you're not.

Hondo Harrelson recruits Jim Street to join an elite unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. Together they seek out more members, including tough Deke Kay and single mom Chris Sanchez. The team's first big assignment is to escort crime boss Alex Montel to prison. It seems routine, but when Montel offers a huge reward to anyone who can break him free, criminals of various stripes step up for the prize.
Action ThrillerPolice ProceduralHigh-stakes HeistTeam DynamicsLos Angeles SettingCrime FightingExplosive ActionLaw Enforcement

Crew

Directed by:
Clark Johnson, M. James Arnett, Brian Relyea
Written by:
David Ayer, Robert Hamner, David McKenna
Produced by:
Louis D'Esposito, Neal H. Moritz, Todd Black
Composed by:
Paul N.J. Ottosson, Elliot Goldenthal, Evyen Klean

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about S.W.A.T.

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Where can I stream S.W.A.T. legally?

PhiloYouTube TVSony Pictures Core

S.W.A.T. is included with a subscription to Philo and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is S.W.A.T. worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is S.W.A.T. rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is S.W.A.T.?

1 h 57 min

S.W.A.T. runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on S.W.A.T.?

Critics47
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate S.W.A.T. higher (57) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was S.W.A.T. a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$208 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $208 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is S.W.A.T. in?

EnglishSpanishFrench

It was made in English, with some Spanish, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch S.W.A.T.?

121ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+107

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for S.W.A.T. in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does S.W.A.T. use?

Inter-Service RivalryAffably EvilShoot Out the LockGender FlipFormerly FatShown Their WorkStruggling Single MotherExact WordsThe CameoDecoy ProtagonistPolice BrutalityExpyand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 storytelling tropes for S.W.A.T., including Inter-Service Rivalry, Affably Evil, Shoot Out the Lock.