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The Sniper

1952Movie1 h 28 minNR

CrimeThriller
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Eddie Miller struggles with his hatred of women, he's especially bothered by seeing women with their lovers. He starts a killing spree as a sniper by shooting women from far distances. In an attempt to get caught, he writes an anonymous letter to the police begging them to stop him.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Crew

Directed by
Edward Dmytryk
Written by
Harry Brown, Edward Anhalt, Edna Anhalt
Produced by
Stanley Kramer
Music by
George Antheil

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Facts

May 9, 1952 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
May 9, 1952
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Freudian Excuse, Serial Killer, Revealing Injury +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sniper?"

Questions about The Sniper

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Where can I stream The Sniper?

YouTube TVTubi TV

In the United States, The Sniper streams on YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Sniper worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Sniper?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.