---
title: "Swimming with Sharks"
year: 1994
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/swimming-with-sharks-1994"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20306
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Swimming with Sharks (1994) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/swimming-with-sharks-1994

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Swimming with Sharks is a film first released in 1994. Catalogued under Crime, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Trimark Pictures, Cineville. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young Hollywood executive reaches his breaking point and kidnaps his cruel, manipulative boss."

### Why Watch
- Features a coldhearted and domineering boss character
- Explores the ruthless side of the film industry

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves cruel and unusual punishment
- Features cynical relationship dynamics
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of cruel and unusual punishment and manipulation.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, comedy, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/swimming-with-sharks-1994#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: George Huang
- **Networks / Studios**: Trimark Pictures, Cineville

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Spacey** as *Buddy Ackerman*
- **Frank Whaley** as *Guy*
- **Michelle Forbes** as *Dawn Lockard*
- **Benicio del Toro** as *Rex*
- **T.E. Russell** as *Foster Kane*
- **Roy Dotrice** as *Cyrus Miles*
- **Matthew Flint** as *Manny*
- **Patrick Fischler** as *Moe*
- **Jerry Levine** as *Jack*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Swimming with Sharks released?
The film was released in 1994.

### Q: Who is Guy?
Guy is a young film executive willing to do whatever it takes to make it in Hollywood.

### Q: Who is Buddy Ackerman?
Buddy Ackerman is a famed producer who is a domineering, manipulative, and coldhearted boss.

### Q: What causes Guy to reach his limit?
Guy reaches his limit when he finds out his cynical girlfriend, Dawn, has been using sex as a career move.

### Q: What does Guy do for revenge?
Guy exacts revenge on Buddy by kidnapping him and subjecting him to cruel and unusual punishment.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Swimming with Sharks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20306)
- [[CZ] Swimming with Sharks 1994 Celý Film Online - HD Filmy](https://meanymyne.blogspot.com/2018/03/cz-swimming-with-sharks-1994-cely-film.html)
- [Swimming with Sharks (2022) | SerialZone.cz](https://www.serialzone.cz/serial/swimming-with-sharks/)
- [Swimming with Sharks (2022) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1139979-swimming-with-sharks/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*