---
title: "Swallowed"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/swallowed-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 851972
imdb_id: "tt14960854"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 86
content_rating: "R"
---

# Swallowed (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/swallowed-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Swallowed is a 2022 independent thriller and horror film directed by Carter Smith with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. The film stars Cooper Koch, Jose Colon, and Jena Malone, and follows two best friends whose naive agreement to a drug run turns into a nightmare of drugs, bugs, and horrific intimacy.

Rated R and released in the US in June 2022, the movie focuses on a final night together between lifelong friends Benjamin and Dom, where a border delivery spirals out of control. It is available to stream on platforms including Plex and Tubi.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two best friends embark on a dangerous border drug run during their final night together."

### Why Watch
- Features performances by Cooper Koch, Jose Colon, and Jena Malone.
- Directed by Carter Smith.
- Explores a simple drop-off that quickly spirals into a nightmare of drugs, bugs, and horrific intimacy.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It features a narrative involving a nightmare of drugs, bugs, and horrific intimacy that may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: As a thriller and horror film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes, it features intense themes of drugs, bugs, and horrific intimacy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #body-horror, #thriller, #independent-film, #drug-run, #nightmare-scenario

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Plex, Plex Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Shudder, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Shudder Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Carter Smith
- **Networks / Studios**: All the Dead Boys, Witchcraft Motion Picture Company, Leroi

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cooper Koch** as *Benjamin*
- **Jose Colon** as *Dom*
- **Jena Malone** as *Alice*
- **Mark Patton** as *Rich*
- **Roe Pacheco** as *Border Patrol Agent*
- **Michael Shawn Curtis** as *Randy Redneck*
- **Hannah Perry** as *Dee*
- **Thee Suburbia** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Swallowed?
Swallowed can be streamed for free on Plex and Tubi.

### Q: Is Swallowed worth watching?
It is an independent thriller and horror film directed by Carter Smith that features a cast including Cooper Koch, Jose Colon, and Jena Malone.

### Q: What is the runtime of Swallowed?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: Who directed Swallowed?
Swallowed was directed by Carter Smith.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Swallowed — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/851972)
- [Swallowed (2022) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt14960854/fullcredits/)
- [Swallowed (film) - Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallowed_(film))
- [Watch Swallowed (2022) Full Movie Free on Plex - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/swallowed-2022-3)
- [Watch Swallowed (2022) - Free Movies | Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/100032177/swallowed)
- [SWALLOWED :: full film | Videos & Movies on Vimeo](https://vimeo.com/152063542)

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