Movie

Sweeney!

“The roughest, toughest men from London's greatest crime squad smash their way onto the big screen!”

★ 6.7(27)19771h 37m

Sweeney! is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch Sweeney!

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Good to know

Director: David Wickes
Release date: 1977-01-14
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Budget: $209,595
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Euston Films
Part of: The Sweeney Movie Collection

Sweeney! — trailer

About Sweeney!

Sweeney! is a 1977 movie in the Action, Crime and Drama genres, directed by David Wickes, starring John Thaw, Dennis Waterman and Barry Foster. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sweeney! in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When one of Regan's snouts complains that his girlfriend's recent suicide was murder, the flying squad detective feels compelled to investigate. He uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the heart of the government, and finds himself fitted up, suspended and under the scrutiny of Special Branch.

Cast

John Thaw

Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

Det. Sgt. George Carter

Barry Foster

Elliott McQueen

Ian Bannen

Charles Baker, MP

Colin Welland

Frank Chadwick

Diane Keen

Bianca Hamilton

Lynda Bellingham

Janice Wyatt

Brian Glover

Mac

Michael Coles

Johnson

Joe Melia

Ronnie Brent

Morris Perry

Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon

Paul Angelis

Secret Serviceman

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sweeney! in France?+

In France, Sweeney! is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Sweeney! on Netflix?+

Sweeney! is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Sweeney!?+

Sweeney! has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Sweeney!?+

Sweeney! stars John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Barry Foster, Ian Bannen and Colin Welland.

When did Sweeney! come out?+

Sweeney! is a 1977 movie directed by David Wickes.

What genre is Sweeney!?+

Sweeney! is Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Sweeney!?+

Sweeney! was directed by David Wickes.