The Swindle (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, The Swindle is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Claude Chabrol, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Betty and Victor are a pair of scam artists. One day Betty brings in Maurice, a treasurer of a multinational company. Maurice is due to transfer 5 millions francs out of Switzerland, and Betty is convinced he plans to steal that money.
Who’s in it. The Swindle stars Isabelle Huppert as Betty, Michel Serrault as Victor, François Cluzet as Maurice and Jean-François Balmer as Monsieur K, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Swindle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW 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 The Swindle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swindle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Swindle (1997)?
- In US, The Swindle is available to stream on ARROW, 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 The Swindle worth watching?
- The Swindle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Swindle?
- The Swindle stars Isabelle Huppert, Michel Serrault, François Cluzet, Jean-François Balmer and Jackie Berroyer.
- When was The Swindle released?
- The Swindle was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.