Swordfish (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Swordfish is a 2001 action thriller directed by Dominic Sena, starring Hugh Jackman and John Travolta. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $147.1 million worldwide on a $102 million budget. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Dominic Sena
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $102M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Swordfish About?
The premise of Swordfish without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A former hacker is unexpectedly approached by a mysterious operative with a proposition: steal $6 billion in unclaimed government funds. Recruited from prison, he’s thrust into a dangerous mission that takes him deep within a hidden world of high-tech security, firewalls, and digital secrets. The stakes are incredibly high, and the lines between right and wrong become blurred as he navigates this intricate web of intrigue and deception.
Swordfish Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- computer hacker
- heist
- secret agent
- black bra and panties
- bank robbery
- hostage
- explosion
- father daughter relationship
- computer
- female frontal nudity
- megalomaniac
- neo noir
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- nude sunbathing
- patriot
- rocket launcher
- undercover
- shootout
- betrayal
- terrorism
- violence
- faked death
- swat team
- misdirection
- ex convict
- machine gun
- mass murder
- exploding helicopter
- exploding car
- car chase
- surveillance
- senator
- terrorist
- bus
- coercion
- deception
- title spoken by character
- surprise ending
- breasts
- nonlinear timeline
- oral sex
- child in jeopardy
- bank
- bomb vest
- cell phone
- double murder
- mansion
- monologue
- trailer home
- undercover dea agent
- wine cellar
Swordfish Cast
Hugh Jackman leads the cast, with John Travolta. Directed by Dominic Sena.
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Director Dominic Sena
More from Dominic Sena
More films directed by Dominic Sena, best-rated first: Kalifornia, Gone in Sixty Seconds, Whiteout and Season of the Witch.
Swordfish Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Swordfish 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 62% User score
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Swordfish Plot Summary
What happens in Swordfish from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Stanley Jobson, an accomplished hacker played by Hugh Jackman, made headlines when he managed to compromise the FBI’s Carnivore program, effectively disrupting its rollout for years. As a result of his actions, he was apprehended by Agent Roberts and served a two-year sentence in Leavenworth for his cyber crimes. Now on parole, Stanley faces strict restrictions, including a complete ban on using computers. His personal life is in turmoil; his ex-wife Melissa has custody of their daughter, Holly, and a restraining order keeps him from seeing her.
Full summary
The whole story of Swordfish, scene by scene
Swordfish Box Office & Budget
Swordfish grossed $147.1 million worldwide on a $102 million budget, 1.4 times what it cost. $69.8 million came from the US and Canada and $77.3 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$147.1M
1.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $69.8M
- International
- $77.3M
- Budget
- $102M
Swordfish Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Swordfish.
How Well Do You Know Swordfish?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Who is the main character and brilliant hacker in 'Swordfish'?
Cars in Swordfish
80 cars on screen, including the 2000 TVR Tuscan and the 1982 Flyer D 901.
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2000 TVR Tuscan Main role -
1982 Flyer D 901 Important role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
2000 Ford Expedition Important role
Swordfish Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Sword Fish” and “Codice Swordfish”.
- Also known as
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- Sword Fish
- Codice Swordfish
- Opération espadon
- Operación Swordfish
- 劍魚
- Password Swordfish
- A Senha: Swordfish
- 스워드피쉬
- Operacion Swordfish - Acceso autorizado
- Passwort: Swordfish
- Passwort Swordfish
- Swordfish - kodeord sværdfisk
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- Opération Swordfish
- 스워드 피쉬
- Swordfish: Operace Hacker
- Codice: Swordfish
- Kod Adı: Kılıçbalığı
- Пароль «Рыба-меч»
- Operação Swordfish
- พยัคฆ์จารชน ฉกสุดขีดนรก
- 剑鱼行动
- Kardhal
- Kod Dostępu
- Парола: Риба-меч
- Salasana: Swordfish
- Kodeord Sværdfisk
- ソードフィッシュ
- Κωδικός: Swordfish
- Operace: Hacker
- Cod de acces: Peștele spadă
- שם קוד: דג חרב
- A Senha - Swordfish
- Пароль "Риба-меч"
- Swordfish: Acceso Autorizado
- Swordfish: Operácia Haker
- Operacija „Kardžuvė“
- Operació Swordfish
- Mật Mã Cá Kiếm
- Operacija: Swordfish
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Swordfish FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Swordfish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Swordfish?
Swordfish runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Swordfish released?
Swordfish was released on June 8, 2001.
Who directed Swordfish?
Swordfish was directed by Dominic Sena.
More films by Dominic Sena Who is in the cast of Swordfish?
Swordfish stars Hugh Jackman and John Travolta.
How much did Swordfish make at the box office?
Swordfish grossed $147.1 million worldwide ($69.8 million domestic, $77.3 million international) on a budget of $102 million.
How is Swordfish rated?
Swordfish has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 32 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Swordfish have a post-credit scene?
No. Swordfish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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