Swordfish (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Swordfish is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Dominic Sena, running about 99 minutes. “Log On. Hack In. Go Anywhere. Get Everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Swordfish stars John Travolta as Gabriel Shear, Hugh Jackman as Stanley Jobson, Don Cheadle as Agent J.T. Roberts and Halle Berry as Ginger Knowles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Swordfish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $147.1M 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 Swordfish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swordfish 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 Swordfish (2001)?
- In US, Swordfish 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 Swordfish worth watching?
- Swordfish holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Swordfish?
- Swordfish stars John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Don Cheadle, Halle Berry and Sam Shepard.
- When was Swordfish released?
- Swordfish was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.