Sweeney! (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1977, Sweeney! is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by David Wickes, running about 97 minutes. “The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When one of Regan's snouts complains that his girlfriend's recent suicide was murder, the flying squad detective feels compelled to investigate. He uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the government, and finds himself fitted up, suspended and under the scrutiny of Special Branch.
Who’s in it. Sweeney! stars John Thaw as Detective Inspector Jack Regan, Dennis Waterman as Detective Sergeant George Carter, Barry Foster as Elliott McQueen and Ian Bannen as Charles Baker, MP, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sweeney! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sweeney! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweeney! 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 Sweeney! (1977)?
- In US, Sweeney! is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sweeney! worth watching?
- Sweeney! holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sweeney!?
- Sweeney! stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster, Ian Bannen and Colin Welland.
- When was Sweeney! released?
- Sweeney! was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.