The Sweeper (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1996, The Sweeper is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Joseph Merhi, running about 90 minutes. “Either you in or in their way.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young cop, haunted by the murder of his entire family years earlier, is recruited by a shadowy organization to hunt down criminals who are beyond the reach of the law.
Who’s in it. The Sweeper stars C. Thomas Howell as Mark Goddard, Jeff Fahey as Dale Goddard, Ed Lauter as Molls and Kristen Dalton as Rachel Gill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Sweeper has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sweeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sweeper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sweeper (1996)?
- In US, The Sweeper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sweeper worth watching?
- The Sweeper holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sweeper?
- The Sweeper stars C. Thomas Howell, Jeff Fahey, Ed Lauter, Kristen Dalton and Janet Gunn.
- When was The Sweeper released?
- The Sweeper was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.