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Sneakers

1992·Movie
2h 5min·PG-13
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic657.3Rotten Tomatoes80%80%
IMDb7.1Metacritic657.3Rotten Tomatoes80%80%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.

When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
Tech ThrillerHeistConspiracyCat & MouseIntelligence AgentsBlackmailCode BreakingMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Phil Alden Robinson, Glenn Randall Jr., Alan Edmisten
Written by:
Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
Produced by:
Mary Vernieu, Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes
Composed by:
James Horner, Doc Kane, Willie D. Burton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sneakers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sneakers legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Sneakers worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sneakers rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Sneakers?

2 h 5 min

Sneakers runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sneakers?

Critics73
Audiences75

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 75 out of 100, so both groups see Sneakers much the same way.

Was Sneakers a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$105 million

Yes. It cost about $23 million to make and earned $105 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What language is Sneakers in?

EnglishItalianChineseRussianFrench

It was made in English, with some Italian, Chinese, Russian, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sneakers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sneakers in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sneakers use?

Hollywood EncryptionTechnical PacifistCool ShadesRogue AgentHiding in Plain SightCall-BackUtopia Justifies the MeansMeaningful Background EventFakin' MacGuffinHead-Tiltingly KinkyScrabble BabbleEnhance Buttonand 139 more

TV Tropes lists 151 storytelling tropes for Sneakers, including Hollywood Encryption, Technical Pacifist, Cool Shades.