S.F.W. (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, S.F.W. is a comedy and drama film directed by Jefery Levy, running about 96 minutes. “Fate made them hostages. The media made them stars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alienated and misanthropic teenager gains sudden and unwanted celebrity status after he's taken hostage by terrorists where his indifference to their threats to kill him makes news headlines.
Who’s in it. S.F.W. stars Stephen Dorff as Cliff Spab, Reese Witherspoon as Wendy Pfister, Jake Busey as Morrow Streeter and Joey Lauren Adams as Monica Dice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, S.F.W. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch S.F.W. page.
If you liked it. Fans of S.F.W. tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch S.F.W. (1994)?
- In US, S.F.W. is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is S.F.W. worth watching?
- S.F.W. holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in S.F.W.?
- S.F.W. stars Stephen Dorff, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Busey, Joey Lauren Adams and Pamela Gidley.
- When was S.F.W. released?
- S.F.W. was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.