Swerve (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2012, Swerve is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Craig Lahiff, running about 83 minutes. “Wrong Turn. Wrong Place. Wrong Time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Driving cross-country to a job interview, Colin takes a short cut and comes across a fatal road accident. One of the drivers, Jina, is shaken but unhurt; the other has been killed instantly. Beside the dead body is a briefcase full of money, which Colin turns in to the local police. But getting out of town proves a nightmare, as Colin's good deed causes a series of bizarre events to unfold.
Who’s in it. Swerve stars Jason Clarke as Frank, Emma Booth as Jina, David Lyons as Colin and Travis McMahon as Charlie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Swerve has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and 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 Swerve page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swerve tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swerve (2012)?
- In US, Swerve is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and 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 Swerve worth watching?
- Swerve holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Swerve?
- Swerve stars Jason Clarke, Emma Booth, David Lyons, Travis McMahon and Vince Colosimo.
- When was Swerve released?
- Swerve was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.