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Sweeney!

6.719771h 37mMovieActionCrimeDrama

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.

DirectorDavid Wickes
WriterRanald Graham
ProducersTed Childs·George Taylor

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Cast · Directed by David Wickes

John Thaw
John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter
Barry Foster
Barry Foster
Elliott McQueen
Ian Bannen
Ian Bannen
Charles Baker, MP
Colin Welland
Colin Welland
Frank Chadwick
Diane Keen
Diane Keen
Bianca Hamilton
Lynda Bellingham
Lynda Bellingham
Janice Wyatt
Brian Glover
Brian Glover
Mac
Michael Coles
Michael Coles
Johnson
Joe Melia
Joe Melia
Ronnie Brent
Morris Perry
Morris Perry
Flying Squad Cdr. Maynon
Paul Angelis
Paul Angelis
Secret Serviceman

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Sweeney! — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sweeney!?

Sweeney! is streaming on BFI Player in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sweeney! on Netflix?

No, Sweeney! is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is Sweeney! on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sweeney! isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch Sweeney! for free?

Sweeney! is available on BFI Player in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Sweeney!?

Yes — Sweeney! is followed by Sweeney 2 (1978) in the Sweeney Movie Collection.

Is there a prequel to Sweeney!?

Yes — Regan (1974) comes before Sweeney! in the Sweeney Movie Collection.

Is Sweeney! part of a trilogy?

No — Sweeney! is part of the Sweeney Movie Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Sweeney Movie Collection?

There are 4 films in the Sweeney Movie Collection: Regan (1974), Sweeney! (1977), Sweeney 2 (1978) and The Sweeney (2012).