S.W.A.T. (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
S.W.A.T. is a 2003 action thriller directed by Clark Johnson, starring Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J and Michelle Rodriguez. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $207.7 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Clark Johnson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $80M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is S.W.A.T. About?
The premise of S.W.A.T. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An elite LAPD S.W.A.T. team must work together to apprehend dangerous crime lord Alex Montel. Led by the determined Hondo Harrelson and joined by the rookie Jim Street, the squad includes specialists like Deke Kay and Chris Sanchez. When Montel puts a large reward on his head, the team finds themselves targeted by numerous rivals seeking the payoff, forcing them to rely on their skills and teamwork to survive the escalating city-wide manhunt.
S.W.A.T. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female police officer
- swat team
- police
- crime boss
- police sergeant
- police car
- subway station
- prisoner
- corrupt cop
- police captain
- urban setting
- criminal
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- los angeles california
- shootout
- police officer
- vietnam war veteran
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- lapd
- good versus evil
- mob boss
- gangster
- organized crime
- gun
- m1911 pistol
- orange prison jumpsuit
- female uniformed police officer
- female swat team officer
- woman wears a uniform
- black uniform
- police uniform
- director cameo
- team action
- police helicopter
- rotorcraft
- african american man
- motor vehicle
- police aircraft
- passenger compartment
- african american police officer
- vehicle
- police rotorcraft
- aircraft
- handheld weapon
- suv
- firearm
- law enforcement officer
- police vehicle
- weapon
- jet airplane
- sport utility vehicle
S.W.A.T. Cast
Samuel L. Jackson leads the cast, with LL Cool J and Michelle Rodriguez. Directed by Clark Johnson; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Clark Johnson
Also Starring in S.W.A.T.
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Critics gave S.W.A.T. 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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S.W.A.T. Plot Summary
What happens in S.W.A.T. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens amidst a tense shootout in Los Angeles, where police confront a group of bank robbers wielding automatic weapons. In response to the escalating situation, assistance is requested from the Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Unit. Among the team are Jim Street and Brian Gamble, who arrive ready to engage. The police captain, Thomas Fuller (Larry Poindexter), attempts to communicate with the criminals to ensure the safe release of several hostages. During the chaotic scene, one of the robbers uses a woman as a human shield, leading Gamble and Street to take matters into their own hands by disobeying orders, resulting in a reckless shot through the hostage’s shoulder to neutralize the threat.
Full summary
The whole story of S.W.A.T., scene by scene
S.W.A.T. Box Office & Budget
S.W.A.T. grossed $207.7 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 2.6 times what it cost. $116.9 million came from the US and Canada and $90.8 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$207.7M
2.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $116.9M
- International
- $90.8M
- Budget
- $80M
S.W.A.T. Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer S.W.A.T (2003) Official Trailer 1 - Colin Farrell Movie
How Well Do You Know S.W.A.T.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of the S.W.A.T. team in the film?
Cars in S.W.A.T.
97 cars on screen, including the 2000 Cadillac DeVille DTS and the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban.
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1999 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
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S.W.A.T. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of S.W.A.T., each answered in a sentence.
How long is S.W.A.T.?
S.W.A.T. runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was S.W.A.T. released?
S.W.A.T. was released on August 8, 2003.
Who directed S.W.A.T.?
S.W.A.T. was directed by Clark Johnson.
More films by Clark Johnson Who is in the cast of S.W.A.T.?
S.W.A.T. stars Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J and Michelle Rodriguez, among 5 credited actors.
How much did S.W.A.T. make at the box office?
S.W.A.T. grossed $207.7 million worldwide ($116.9 million domestic, $90.8 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is S.W.A.T. rated?
S.W.A.T. has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does S.W.A.T. have a post-credit scene?
No. S.W.A.T. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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