Cast:
John TravoltaGabriel
Hugh JackmanStanley
Halle BerryGinger
Don CheadleRoberts
Vinnie JonesMarco
Sam ShepardSenator Reisman
Director:
Dominic Sena
Swordfish (2001): Spoiler-Free Review
Swordfish is Dominic Sena’s 2001 action thriller about a hacker and a big money heist. It is slick, loud and pure early-2000s.
The Premise
Stanley Jobson (Hugh Jackman) is a gifted hacker who is fresh out of prison. He is broke and has lost custody of his daughter. A mysterious man named Gabriel Shear (John Travolta) offers him a huge payday to break into a secret government fund worth billions. Stanley agrees, and he is drawn into a world of spies and traps.
Why It Works
- John Travolta plays the smooth, dangerous Gabriel with relish.
- Hugh Jackman makes the hacker lead believable and charming.
- The opening explosion is a famous slow-motion shot.
- Halle Berry and Don Cheadle add star power.
At a Glance
- Director: Dominic Sena
- Cast: John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle
- Setting: Los Angeles
- Genre: Action thriller, heist
Verdict
A glossy, noisy thriller from the early days of hacking films. It is fun and fast.
- Who should watch: Fans of 2000s action films and heist plots.
- Spoilers: none. We never reveal the twist in this review.
Frequently Asked Questions About:
"Password: Swordfish"
Who directed Swordfish?
Dominic Sena directed it.
Who stars in Swordfish?
John Travolta, Hugh Jackman and Halle Berry star.
Is Swordfish a twist movie?
Yes. It has several turns, and the ending changes the goal of the heist.
Is Password: Swordfish the same film?
Yes. It is the German release title.
Last updated: November, 2026
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