

Swimming with Sharks
1994, English. Directed by George Huang.
In Hollywood his dreams could come true. But first he has to make coffee.
Guy is a young film executive who's willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood. He begins working for famed producer Buddy Ackerman, a domineering, manipulative, coldhearted boss. When Guy also finds out that his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move, he reaches his limit. Guy decides to exact revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 349 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Swimming with Sharks
Swimming with Sharks is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 September 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Huang
- Budget
- $700K
- Box office
- $383K
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Swimming with Sharks

Seven Psychopaths
2012 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Horrible Bosses
2011 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Serial Mom
1994 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Freaky Tales
2025 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Pulp Fiction
1994 · 8.5/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
2022 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Bad Boys: Ride or Die
2024 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Raising Arizona
1987 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Smokin' Aces
2006 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Ruthless People
1986 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Swimming with Sharks: quick answers
Is Swimming with Sharks worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 349 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Swimming with Sharks have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Swimming with Sharks. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Swimming with Sharks parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Swimming with Sharks is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Swimming with Sharks on?
Swimming with Sharks is streaming on Lionsgate+ and Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Swimming with Sharks?
If you liked Swimming with Sharks, try Seven Psychopaths, Horrible Bosses, Serial Mom.
Who directed Swimming with Sharks?
Swimming with Sharks (1994) was directed by George Huang and stars Kevin Spacey, Frank Whaley, Michelle Forbes.