Movie

The Sweeper

1996 · 90 min

A grim, fast-paced vigilante thriller that mixes brutal action with a haunted protagonist's quest for revenge.

Tagline: Either you in or in their way.
Overview: A young cop, haunted by the murder of his entire family years earlier, is recruited by a shadowy organization to hunt down criminals who are beyond the reach of the law.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Revenge, justice, trauma, corruption
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
justice
trauma
corruption
obsession
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild