

Sharky's Machine
“Nobody leans on Sharky's Machine.”
Police officer Tom Sharky gets busted back to working vice, where he happens upon a scandalous conspiracy involving a local politician. Sharky's new 'machine' gathers evidence while Sharky falls in love with a woman he has never met.
Where to watch Sharky's Machine in United States
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Where is Sharky's Machine streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sharky's Machine
Sharky's Machine is a 1981 English-language crime, drama and action film directed by Burt Reynolds. The cast is led by Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward, Henry Silva. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube Free.
Sharky's Machine was produced by Deliverance Productions and Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 18, 1981, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Burt Reynolds
- Writers
- Gerald Di Pego
- Release date
- December 18, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- Deliverance Productions, Orion Pictures
Sharky's Machine cast & crew
Sharky's Machine was directed by Burt Reynolds and written by Gerald Di Pego.
The cast features Burt Reynolds as Tom Sharky, Rachel Ward as Domino, Henry Silva as Billy Score, Brian Keith as Papa, Vittorio Gassman as Victor Scorelli, and Charles Durning as Lt. Friscoe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Al Capps, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Hank Moonjean.
Is Sharky's Machine worth watching?
Sharky's Machine holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 113 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action, Sharky's Machine is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sharky's Machine
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Cast of Sharky's Machine

Burt Reynolds
Tom Sharky

Rachel Ward
Domino

Henry Silva
Billy Score

Brian Keith
Papa

Vittorio Gassman
Victor Scorelli

Charles Durning
Lt. Friscoe

Earl Holliman
Donald Hotchkins

Bernie Casey
Arch

Richard Libertini
Nosh

Darryl Hickman
Smiley

Joseph Mascolo
Joe Tipps

Tony King
Kitten Holmes
Sharky's Machine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sharky's Machine in United States?
Sharky's Machine is streaming on YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is Sharky's Machine on YouTube Free?
Yes — Sharky's Machine is currently available on YouTube Free in United States.
▸What language is Sharky's Machine in?
Sharky's Machine is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sharky's Machine?
Sharky's Machine runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Sharky's Machine rated?
Sharky's Machine is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 113 ratings.











