The Sweeney (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 1975, The Sweeney is an action & adventure, drama and crime series.
What it’s about. Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Who’s in it. The Sweeney stars John Thaw as Det. Insp. Jack Regan, Dennis Waterman as Det. Sgt. George Carter, Garfield Morgan as Det. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins and Brian Wilde as Stanley Hedges, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, The Sweeney sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sweeney page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sweeney tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sweeney (1975)?
- In US, The Sweeney is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sweeney worth watching?
- The Sweeney holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sweeney?
- The Sweeney stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Brian Wilde and Wanda Ventham.
- When was The Sweeney released?
- The Sweeney was released in 1975.