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6.2 / 10(2,810 votes)IMDbPG-1320031h 57m$207.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

S.W.A.T.

“You're either S.W.A.T. or you're not.”

Synopsis

Hondo Harrelson recruits Jim Street to join an elite unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. Together they seek out more members, including tough Deke Kay and single mom Chris Sanchez. The team's first big assignment is to escort crime boss Alex Montel to prison. It seems routine, but when Montel offers a huge reward to anyone who can break him free, criminals of various stripes step up for the prize.

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S.W.A.T. (2003) Original Trailer [FHD]

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

August 8, 2003

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 22, 2004

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.6x ROI)

Production Budget

$80M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$207.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.6x

+$127.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $80MWorldwide: $207.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Clark Johnson
Screenplay & Story
David McKenna, David Ayer
Original Score
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Title
S.W.A.T.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish, French
Runtime
1h 57m
Production Budget
$80M
Worldwide Gross
$207.7M
Production Studios
Original Film, Camelot Pictures, Chris Lee Productions, Illusion Entertainment, Columbia Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Clark Johnson

Screenplay & Story

David McKenna, David Ayer, Robert Hamner, Ron Mita, Jim McClain

Original Score & Music

Elliot Goldenthal

Director of Photography

Gabriel Beristain, Anette Haellmigk

Film Editing

Michael Tronick

Producers

Neal H. Moritz, Dan Halsted, Louis D'Esposito, Todd Black, Chris Lee

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Robert Hamner

Department Leadership Roster

Clark Johnson

Clark Johnson

Director

Neal H. Moritz

Neal H. Moritz

Producer

Michael Tronick

Michael Tronick

Editor

David McKenna

Screenplay

Gabriel Beristain

Gabriel Beristain

Director of Photography

Dan Halsted

Producer

David Ayer

David Ayer

Screenplay

Elliot Goldenthal

Elliot Goldenthal

Original Music Composer

Chris Lee

Producer

Mayne Berke

Production Design

Christopher Lawrence

Christopher Lawrence

Costume Design

M. James Arnett

Stunt Coordinator

Ray McIntyre Jr.

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About S.W.A.T.

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is S.W.A.T. about?

Hondo Harrelson recruits Jim Street to join an elite unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. Together they seek out more members, including tough Deke Kay and single mom Chris Sanchez. The team's first big assignment is to escort crime boss Alex Montel to prison. It seems routine, but when Montel offers a huge reward to anyone who can break him free, criminals of various stripes step up for the prize.

Who directed S.W.A.T.?

S.W.A.T. was directed by Clark Johnson.

Who stars in S.W.A.T.?

The principal cast of S.W.A.T. includes Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, LL Cool J, Josh Charles.

When was S.W.A.T. released and how long is it?

S.W.A.T. was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.

What was the box office and production budget of S.W.A.T.?

S.W.A.T. had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $207.7M at the worldwide box office (2.6 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for S.W.A.T.?

The original motion picture soundtrack for S.W.A.T. was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.

Is S.W.A.T. based on a book or true story?

S.W.A.T. is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Robert Hamner".

What is the age rating and content advisory for S.W.A.T.?

S.W.A.T. holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).