Swimming with Sharks (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 6.6

Swimming with Sharks poster

Released in 1994, Swimming with Sharks is a comedy and crime film directed by George Huang, running about 93 minutes. “In Hollywood his dreams could come true. But first he has to make coffee.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.

Who’s in it. Swimming with Sharks stars Kikuko Inoue as Shimajiro's Mother, Saori Sugimoto as Nyakkii Momoyama / Ramurin, Omi Minami as Shimajiro Shimano and Kevin Spacey as Buddy Ackerman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Swimming with Sharks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $382.9K at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swimming with Sharks page.

If you liked it. Fans of Swimming with Sharks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Swimming with Sharks (1994)?
In GB, Swimming with Sharks is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Swimming with Sharks worth watching?
Swimming with Sharks holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks stars Kikuko Inoue, Saori Sugimoto, Omi Minami, Kevin Spacey and Minoru Inaba.
When was Swimming with Sharks released?
Swimming with Sharks was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.