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Snake Eyes

1998Movie1 h 38 minR

CrimeMystery
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic526.5Rotten Tomatoes43%36%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck crime movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout editing.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Believe everything except your eyes.

All bets are off when shady homicide cop Rick Santoro witnesses a murder during a boxing match. Determined to solve the crime, he quickly learns that his search for answers will only uncover yet more questions in an ever-widening web of conspiracy, intrigue, and danger.

Feels like

  • Conspiracy Thriller
  • High-Energy Action
  • Paced Editing
  • Stylish Cinematography
  • Political Intrigue
  • Corruption
  • Murder Mystery
  • Betrayal
  • Crime Investigation

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Brian De Palma
Written by
Brian De Palma, David Koepp
Produced by
Brian De Palma
Music by
Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Facts

August 7, 1998 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
August 7, 1998
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Czech
Made in
United States
Budget
$73 million
Box office
$104 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

The Oner, Spanner in the Works, Blind Without 'Em +9

  • The Oner
  • Spanner in the Works
  • Blind Without 'Em
  • Better to Die than Be Killed
  • Title Drop
  • Conspiracy Thriller
  • The Chains of Commanding
  • Dirty Cop
  • Redheads Are Ravishing
  • Wig, Dress, Accent
  • Irony
  • Covers Always Lie

12 of 55 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Snake Eyes?"

Questions about Snake Eyes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Snake Eyes?

Hoopla

In the United States, Snake Eyes is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Snake Eyes worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Snake Eyes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Snake Eyes use?

The OnerSpanner in the WorksBlind Without 'EmBetter to Die than Be KilledTitle DropConspiracy ThrillerThe Chains of CommandingDirty CopRedheads Are RavishingWig, Dress, AccentIronyCovers Always Lieand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including The Oner, Spanner in the Works, and Blind Without 'Em.