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The Sting

1973Movie2 h 9 minPG

ComedyCrime
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic838.2Rotten Tomatoes93%95%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic838.2Rotten Tomatoes93%95%

Summary

A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
George Roy Hill
Written by
David S. Ward
Produced by
Tony Bill, Michael Phillips, Julia Phillips
Music by
Marvin Hamlisch, Scott Joplin

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Facts

December 25, 1973 · 2 h 9 min · PG

Released
December 25, 1973
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$160 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

Detective Mole, The Dragon, Twist Ending +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sting?"

Questions about The Sting

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sting?

PrimeYouTube TV

In the United States, The Sting streams on Prime and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Sting worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.2, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 83).

Is there a sequel to The Sting?

  1. The Sting (1973)
  2. The Sting II (1983)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Sting II (1983).

Is The Sting okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Sting make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Sting?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for non-linear narrative.

Was The Sting a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$160 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $160 million worldwide, 29.0 times its budget.