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Shooter

2007·Movie
2h 4min·R

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Yesterday was about honor. Today is about justice.

A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profile government official convinces him to help thwart a plot to kill the President of the United States. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, Swagger becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. He goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why, eventually seeking revenge against some of the most powerful and corrupt leaders in the free world.
Conspiracy ThrillerAction-PackedRevenge DramaPolitical CorruptionMilitary ActionHigh StakesManhunt NarrativeTense & GrittyBetrayal & Justice

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shooter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shooter legally?

Shooter is included with a subscription to Paramount+, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shooter worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shooter rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Shooter?

2 h 4 min

Shooter runs 2 h 4 min.

Is Shooter based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shooter?

Critics50
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Shooter higher (75) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Shooter a box office hit?

Budget$61 million
Box office$96 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $61 million to make and earned $96 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Shooter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shooter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shooter in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shooter use?

Chekhov's GunOrgy of EvidenceRogue AgentClear My NameOnly a Flesh WoundFake AssassinationFatal Family PhotoShoot the Fuel TankProperly ParanoidVarying Competency AlibiGornArtistic License – Militaryand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 storytelling tropes for Shooter, including Chekhov's Gun, Orgy of Evidence, Rogue Agent.