Movies like Swordfish

Key Features:: Hacking, Counter-terrorism, Heist, Conspiracy, Explosions-high, Violence-high, Charismatic protagonist, Femme fatale, Cynical, Moral ambiguity, High stakes, Tech-centric, Action thriller
Tone:: suspense-driven, gritty, stylized
Target Audience:: Action thriller fans, Viewers interested in hacking and cybersecurity, Fans of heist movies, Those who enjoy suspenseful plots
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Suspense → Revelation

Swordfish

2001-06-08

Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson, a n'er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.

Genres

Action, Crime, Thriller

Cast

John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Vinnie Jones, Sam Shepard, Drea De Matteo, Rudolf Martin, Zach Grenier, Camryn Grimes

Crew

Dominic Sena, Skip Woods

Rating

★6.2(2836 votes)