Sharky's Machine (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1981, Sharky's Machine is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Burt Reynolds, running about 122 minutes. “Nobody leans on Sharky's Machine.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police officer Tom Sharky gets busted back to working vice, where he happens upon a scandalous conspiracy involving a local politician. Sharky's new 'machine' gathers evidence while Sharky falls in love with a woman he has never met.
Who’s in it. Sharky's Machine stars Burt Reynolds as Tom Sharky, Rachel Ward as Domino, Henry Silva as Billy Score and Brian Keith as Papa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sharky's Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sharky's Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sharky's Machine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sharky's Machine (1981)?
- In US, Sharky's Machine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sharky's Machine worth watching?
- Sharky's Machine holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sharky's Machine?
- Sharky's Machine stars Burt Reynolds, Rachel Ward, Henry Silva, Brian Keith and Vittorio Gassman.
- When was Sharky's Machine released?
- Sharky's Machine was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.