S.W.A.T. (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2003, S.W.A.T. is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Clark Johnson, running about 117 minutes. “You're either S.W.A.T. or you're not.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. S.W.A.T. stars Samuel L. Jackson as Sgt. Dan 'Hondo' Harrelson, Colin Farrell as Jim Street, Michelle Rodriguez as Chris Sanchez and LL Cool J as Deacon 'Deke' Kay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, S.W.A.T. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $207.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch S.W.A.T. page.
If you liked it. Fans of S.W.A.T. 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 S.W.A.T. (2003)?
- In US, S.W.A.T. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is S.W.A.T. worth watching?
- S.W.A.T. holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in S.W.A.T.?
- S.W.A.T. stars Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, LL Cool J and Josh Charles.
- When was S.W.A.T. released?
- S.W.A.T. was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.
