The Sweeney (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, The Sweeney is an action and crime film directed by Nick Love, running about 112 minutes. “Act like a criminal to catch a criminal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Regan, a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With sidekick George Carter they are put on the case of a jewellery store heist that ends in a killing. But is that killing really an execution in disguise? With pressure from his boss and the fact that Regan is having an affair with that boss’s wife, it’s not going to be easy for him to stay out of trouble.
Who’s in it. The Sweeney stars Ray Winstone as Jack Regan, Ben Drew as George Carter, Hayley Atwell as Nancy Lewis and Damian Lewis as Frank Haskins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Sweeney has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Sweeney page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sweeney tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sweeney (2012)?
- In US, The Sweeney is available to 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 Sweeney worth watching?
- The Sweeney holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sweeney?
- The Sweeney stars Ray Winstone, Ben Drew, Hayley Atwell, Damian Lewis and Alan Ford.
- When was The Sweeney released?
- The Sweeney was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.