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Snitch

2013·Movie
1h 52min·PG-13
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic516.0Rotten Tomatoes57%61%
IMDb6.4Metacritic516.0Rotten Tomatoes57%61%

Snitch fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want something quiet and calm

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About

How far would you go to save your son?

Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in good conscience. Desperately, John convinces the DEA and the opportunistic DA Joanne Keeghan to let him go undercover to help make arrests big enough to free his son in return. With the unwitting help of an ex-con employee, John enters the narcotics underworld where every move could be his last in an operation that will demand all his resources, wits and courage to survive.
Undercover ThrillerDrug TraffickingFather-Son RelationshipDEA OperationMoral DilemmasHigh-StakesAction-OrientedCrime Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Ric Roman Waugh, Walter Gasparovic
Written by:
Ric Roman Waugh, Justin Haythe
Produced by:
Dwayne Johnson, Mary Vernieu, Nigel Sinclair
Composed by:
Antonio Pinto

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Snitch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Snitch legally?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsLionsgate+MovieSphere+Amazon MX Player

Snitch is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Snitch worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Snitch rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Snitch?

1 h 52 min

Snitch runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Snitch based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Snitch?

Critics54
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Snitch higher (62) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Snitch a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$43 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $43 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Snitch in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Arab Emirates, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Snitch?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Snitch in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Snitch use?

Plea BargainEven Evil Has Loved OnesDirty CopThe DragonPapa WolfMore DakkaThe DreadedHollywood LawRape as DramaAlas, Poor VillainWitness ProtectionPrison Rapeand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Snitch, including Plea Bargain, Even Evil Has Loved Ones, Dirty Cop.