SummaryBased on the 70's television series of the same name, this film focuses on the Los Angeles Police Department's S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons and Tactics) unit.
Directed By:Clark Johnson
Written By:Robert Hamner, Ron Mita, Jim McClain, David Ayer, David McKenna
S.W.A.T.
Metascore
Mixed or Average
45
User score
Mixed or Average
5.8
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
45
26% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
49% Mixed
17 Reviews
17 Reviews
26% Negative
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
80
As the team leader, Jackson finds exactly the right tone for the role: a sort of playful cockiness that comes from knowing just how good he is. He's clearly having fun, but he never winks at the audience too much or allows his performance to devolve into camp.
70
While the movie is stupid, it is -- hooray, and let's put this in all the national ads! -- not appallingly stupid.
User score
Mixed or Average
5.8
41% Positive
35 Ratings
35 Ratings
49% Mixed
42 Ratings
42 Ratings
10% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
Nov 2, 2017
9
S.W.A.T. is underappreciated, not because of its solid acting, or worthwhile action, but for its tongue-in-cheek dialogue and realistic sequences. It manages to be exciting and fast-paced while engaging in a commentary on the aspects of police work in society.
Nov 24, 2011
8
Great film, Not because one area of the film is amazing but simply because the overall product is good. Solid acting by the cast, Great action, and its interesting.
60
A thoroughly unremarkable police action movie starring the magnetic Samuel L. Jackson.
50
Though the film's second half has some good action moments, it never fulfills the promise of its earliest scenes.
50
It's just one more competent but routine, midlevel ($70 million) late-summer action movie filled with the usual explosions, shootouts and male bonding.
38
Technically clever but emotionally bankrupt...it's an almost laughably opportunistic movie.
10
A prototypical new-millennium summer movie, S.W.A.T. is no more than an extended trailer for itself.
Oct 25, 2015
7
This is a fun, good action movie. The dialogue is kind-of cheesy, but the everything else is fine. The story is good and all in all, it is entertaining.
Feb 2, 2012
6
It wasnt that bad. The acting is solid through out and there is a ton of good action, Its suprisingly addictive to watch. I have seen it 3-4 times and I still enjoy it. The plot isnt all that good and rather generic overall, Some parts of the movie are just stupid and make you question why they were added in the first place. Yet still its an enjoyable action film worth the watch.
Mar 8, 2014
5
If you just wanna see stuff getting blown up and gunfire action, you've found a perfect movie. If you wanna see a movie with real character development combined with intense action, you might want to look somewhere else.
Nov 12, 2012
2
S.W.A.T. is the worst Michael Bay film with which Michael Bay had absolutely nothing to do with.
Production Company:
- Columbia Pictures
- Original Film
- Camelot Pictures
- Chris Lee Productions
- Illusion Entertainment
Release Date:Aug 8, 2003
Duration:1 h 57 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Even cops dial 911
Awards
California on Location Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
MTV Movie Awards, Mexico
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination




























