Swordfish (2001)
A rogue agent forces a master hacker to steal billions, sparking a high-octane, gritty, and relentless crime thriller.
Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson, a n'er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.
How intense is Swordfish?
Swordfish is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Swordfish feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Swordfish
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Is Swordfish scary?
No. Swordfish is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Swordfish gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Swordfish sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Swordfish OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Swordfish?
Swordfish runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream Swordfish?
Swordfish is streaming on Hoopla.
Does Swordfish have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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