Swimming with Sharks
“In Hollywood his dreams could come true. But first he has to make coffee.”
Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Pluto TV | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
About Swimming with Sharks
Swimming with Sharks is a 1994 English-language crime and comedy film directed by George Huang. The cast is led by Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV.
Swimming with Sharks was produced by Trimark Pictures and Cineville and made in United States of America. It was released on September 10, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Huang
- Writers
- George Huang
- Release date
- September 10, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Trimark Pictures, Cineville
Swimming with Sharks cast & crew
Swimming with Sharks was directed by George Huang and written by George Huang.
The cast features Kevin Spacey as Buddy Ackerman, Frank Whaley as Guy, Michelle Forbes as Dawn Lockard, Benicio del Toro as Rex, T.E. Russell as Foster Kane, and Roy Dotrice as Cyrus Miles.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Hiel, cinematography is by Steven Finestone, and it was produced by Steve Alexander and Joanne Moore.
Is Swimming with Sharks worth watching?
Swimming with Sharks holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 336 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and comedy, Swimming with Sharks is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Swimming with Sharks
Kevin Spacey
Buddy Ackerman
Frank Whaley
Guy
Michelle Forbes
Dawn Lockard
Benicio del Toro
Rex
T.E. Russell
Foster Kane
Roy Dotrice
Cyrus Miles
Matthew Flint
Manny
Patrick Fischler
Moe
Jerry Levine
Jack
Swimming with Sharks — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Swimming with Sharks in United States?
Swimming with Sharks is streaming on Hoopla, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Swimming with Sharks on Hoopla?
Yes — Swimming with Sharks is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Swimming with Sharks in?
Swimming with Sharks is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Swimming with Sharks rated?
Swimming with Sharks is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 336 ratings.
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