S.W.A.T. (2003)
An elite police unit forms to transport a crime boss, triggering relentless, high-octane urban warfare.
Hondo Harrelson recruits Jim Street to join an elite unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. Together they seek out more members, including tough Deke Kay and single mom Chris Sanchez. The team's first big assignment is to escort crime boss Alex Montel to prison. It seems routine, but when Montel offers a huge reward to anyone who can break him free, criminals of various stripes step up for the prize.
How intense is S.W.A.T.?
S.W.A.T. is not scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated PG-13.
What S.W.A.T. feels like
- Tone
- grittyhigh octanepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream S.W.A.T.
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Is S.W.A.T. for you?
Is S.W.A.T. scary?
No. S.W.A.T. is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is S.W.A.T. gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is S.W.A.T. sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is S.W.A.T. OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is S.W.A.T.?
S.W.A.T. runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream S.W.A.T.?
S.W.A.T. is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does S.W.A.T. have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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