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Swordfish

2001·Movie
1h 39min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic326.3Rotten Tomatoes27%59%

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A , crime movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

Log on. Hack in. Go anywhere. Steal everything.

Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson, a n'er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.
High-Octane Heist ThrillerStylized Action CinemaCyber-EspionageMichael Bay SpectacleJohn Travolta Cool FactorHacking as Plot DeviceSensual & ViolentEarly 2000s AestheticAdrenaline RushCampy Seriousness

Crew

Directed by:
Dominic Sena
Written by:
Skip Woods
Produced by:
Joel Silver, Jonathan D. Krane, Paul Winze
Composed by:
Christopher Young, Paul Oakenfold

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Swordfish

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Swordfish?

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In the United States, Swordfish streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Swordfish worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (30).

Can I half-watch Swordfish?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Swordfish good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Swordfish use?

Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!Shameless Fanservice GirlWell-Intentioned ExtremistHypocriteHollywood EncryptionVillain Opening SceneLogo JokeMisaimed StereotypingAsshole VictimCool CarHacker CaveHandy Remote Controland 60 more

TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Shameless Fanservice Girl, and Well-Intentioned Extremist.