Movie

The Swarm

“Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!”

★ 5.1(199)19781h 56m

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Good to know

Director: Irwin Allen
Release date: 1978-06-26
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $7,700,000
Budget: $21,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Swarm — trailer

About The Swarm

The Swarm is a 1978 movie in the Science Fiction and Horror genres, directed by Irwin Allen, starring Michael Caine, Katharine Ross and Richard Widmark. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 199 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Swarm in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Scientist Dr. Bradford Crane and army general Thalius Slater join forces to fight an almost invisible enemy threatening America; killer bees that have deadly venom and attack without reason. Disaster movie-master Irwin Allen's film contains spectacular special effects, including a train crash caused by the eponymous swarm.

Cast

Michael Caine

Brad Crane

Katharine Ross

Capt. Helena Anderson

Richard Widmark

Gen. Thaddeus Slater

Richard Chamberlain

Dr. Hubbard

Olivia de Havilland

Maureen Schuester

Ben Johnson

Felix

Lee Grant

Anne MacGregor

José Ferrer

Dr. Andrews

Patty Duke

Rita

Slim Pickens

Jud Hawkins

Bradford Dillman

Maj. Baker

Fred MacMurray

Maj. Clarance Tuttle

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookinsectpanictexasanimal attacktrain crashsurvivaldisasterbeesurvival horrormilitarydisaster movieswarmskiller beeshelicopter crash

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Swarm in Mexico?+

The Swarm is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Swarm on Netflix?+

The Swarm is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Swarm?+

The Swarm has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The Swarm?+

The Swarm stars Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Richard Chamberlain and Olivia de Havilland.

When did The Swarm come out?+

The Swarm is a 1978 movie directed by Irwin Allen.

What genre is The Swarm?+

The Swarm is Science Fiction and Horror film.

Who directed The Swarm?+

The Swarm was directed by Irwin Allen.