Movie

The Sweeney

“Act like a criminal to catch a criminal.”

★ 5.7(295)20121h 52m

The Sweeney is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in Canada, and available to rent or buy on CosmoGo, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 28 June 2026.

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Director: Nick Love
Release date: 2012-09-11
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: Serbian
Box office: $6,294,161
Budget: $3,730,500
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Vertigo Films
Part of: The Sweeney Movie Collection

The Sweeney — trailer

About The Sweeney

The Sweeney is a 2012 movie in the Action and Crime genres, directed by Nick Love, starring Ray Winstone, Plan B and Hayley Atwell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 295 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sweeney in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jack Regan, a hardened cop who doesn’t play by the rules, is confronted with a criminal from his past. With sidekick George Carter they are put on the case of a jewellery store heist that ends in a killing. But is that killing really an execution in disguise? With pressure from his boss and the fact that Regan is having an affair with that boss’s wife, it’s not going to be easy for him to stay out of trouble.

Cast

Ray Winstone

Jack Regan

Plan B

George Carter

Hayley Atwell

Nancy Lewis

Damian Lewis

Frank Haskins

Alan Ford

Harry

Steven Mackintosh

Ivan Lewis

Paul Anderson

Francis Allen

Caroline Chikezie

DC Kara Clarke

Allen Leech

DC Simon Ellis

Ronnie Fox

Johnny Wextru

Michael Wildman

Evelyn Simmonds

Steven Waddington

DC Nathan Miller

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sweeney in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Sweeney on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. It's also available to rent or buy on CosmoGo, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Sweeney on Netflix?+

The Sweeney is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

How long is The Sweeney?+

The Sweeney has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Sweeney?+

The Sweeney stars Ray Winstone, Plan B, Hayley Atwell, Damian Lewis and Alan Ford.

When did The Sweeney come out?+

The Sweeney is a 2012 movie directed by Nick Love.

What genre is The Sweeney?+

The Sweeney is Action and Crime film.

Who directed The Sweeney?+

The Sweeney was directed by Nick Love.