The Sting

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

George Roy Hill

Producer:

Tony Bill, Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips

Writer:

David S. Ward

Release Date:

Dec 1, 1973

Runtime:

2hr 9m

Synopsis

Two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.

Cast

  • Paul Newman
  • Robert Redford
  • Robert Shaw
  • Charles Durning
  • Ray Walston
  • Eileen Brennan
  • Harold Gould
  • John Heffernan
  • Dana Elcar
  • Jack Kehoe

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  • Aug 3, 2019

    the color palette they used to grade this is 100% just a way to make paul newman’s eyes look bluer and the blood on robert redford’s mouth look redder, and you know what? i agree.

    4.2K Likes
    eely 👻
    eely 👻
    Nov 22, 2020

    Robert Redford has Brad Pitt face

    2.7K Likes
    celia
    celia
    Nov 22, 2020

    It has: - Robert Redford changing his hairstyle  - Robert Redford smiling - Robert Redford running - Robert Redford drinking - Robert Redford playing games - Robert Redford sitting  - Robert Redford being hot

    2.0K Likes
    Sam
    Sam
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    Dec 9, 2025

    you gotta love these guys

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    Karsten
    Karsten
    Jul 1, 2020

    this may be one of the most overused phrases in the book, but I believe it's more than fitting to say that they truly don't make films like this anymore

    1.4K Likes
    liam f
    liam f
    Jun 1, 2021

    Pristine narrative and formal economy, so classical it might as well have been actually filmed in 1936.

    1.3K Likes
    matt lynch
    matt lynch
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    May 24, 2021

    Everything is so smooth and cleverly constructed even the audience is fooled by the end. Clean, stylish, lots of fun. The title cards were a nice touch too.

    1.3K Likes
    Bryan Espitia
    Bryan Espitia
    Jul 25, 2019

    "Your boss is quite a card player, Mr Kelly; how does he do it?" "He cheats." (Robert Shaw as Doyle Lonnegan to Robert Redford as Johnny Hooker) THE BEST CON ARTIST MOVIE EVER MADE, WITH BOTH, NEWMAN AND REDFORD ON FIRE

    1.2K Likes
    Two Cineasts
    Two Cineasts
    May 31, 2020

    paul newman with blood on his shirt: here’s looking at you, kid *winks* robert redford with blood leaking out the sides of his mouth: *smiles* me: *sobs violently*

    1.2K Likes
    eely 👻
    eely 👻

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Top Reviews
  • Garmelie
    Garmelie liked
    The Sting

    This was a delightful watch. Any questions about how this film won every award in the book evaporated as soon as I saw Newman and Redford together, it is immediately understood that this is just a different class of film. Every sweeping angle of the city is a reminder of how good films can look,…

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    M loved
    The Sting

    Now that was indeed a big con holy smokes. This film was absolutely stunning with the cinematography and soundtrack which I enjoyed immensely. The whole atmosphere of the whole film was also very nice and it gave me this nice feeling that’s hard to put into words. I enjoyed the story a lot…

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    Ciaran Fourrier
    Ciaran Fourrier liked
    The Sting

    One of the best “long-con” movies out there while intermixed with comedy. I was surprised to be familiar with most of the music in this film, so it kind of helped engage me in the setting and story a bit more. Some of the acting is a bit stiff and some pets move slowly, but solid

    3Y
  • Kevin
    Kevin loved
    The Sting

    A terrific film with great comedy that has one of the best duos ever to grace the screen. I had to honour the great Robert Redford by watching what is considered one of his best films. He really had such a presence in every single film he was in, especially in his early days.

    1Y
    Meg
    Meg loved
    The Sting

    Best Picture Oscar winner 1974 (46th Academy Awards) My Rating: 8.5/10 Nominated for 10 Oscar’s and won 7. You really can’t go wrong with Robert Redford and Paul Newman. Loved the whole setup. Robert Shaw is great too. It has some funny moments but some thriller too.

    3Y
    TheGreatJRW
    TheGreatJRW liked
    The Sting

    Ich muss sagen, für das Alter des Films wirklich unterhaltsam. Die Synergie zwischen den Schauspielern war echt top. Die Story an sich ist auch gut. Und ich muss sagen der Plottwist am Ende hat mich echt bekommen. Hätte ich für einen alten Film nicht erwartet.

    4M
  • CvptvinHowdy
    CvptvinHowdy liked
    The Sting

    I will admit I wasn't digging this at first, but the twists in the end had me surprised. I didn't find the characters interesting to follow and their setup for the con, even though they're a brilliant cast. It was all worth it, though, for those twists.

    1Y
    Adamiani
    Adamiani loved
    The Sting

    spoiler : i knew that woman whould be that one killer and also when they started shooting each other i was shocked+scared no it shouldnt end like this and after all is good i was calm and happy one of the best movies from my watcheds so far 🔥

    1Y
    Jim
    Jim loved
    The Sting

    Keeps you on your toes the entire movie. Very clever plot and the way they filmed it was very well done. Gives the audience enough information to understand what’s going on while also keeping some mystery as well.

    1Y

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USER SCORE (77)

Universal acclaim based on 77 Reviews
100

The Sting is the most purely enjoyable film in Oscar history – and that, I think, puts it in the most valuable American film-making tradition of all.

Metacritic review by Andrew Pulver
Andrew Pulver
The Guardian
83

In an era full of auteur-driven turbulence in Hollywood, The Sting stands out as a model of old-school craft, a richly appointed studio production with big stars and a premium on efficiency and pace.

Metacritic review by Scott Tobias
Scott Tobias
The A.V. Club

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Sting (1973) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Sting (1973)?
The movie is 2hr 9min long.
What's The Sting (1973) about?
Two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.
Who's the cast of The Sting (1973)?
  • Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff
  • Robert Redford as Johnny Hooker
  • Robert Shaw as Doyle Lonnegan
  • Charles Durning as Lt. Wm. Snyder
  • Ray Walston as J.J. Singleton
  • Eileen Brennan as Billie
  • Harold Gould as Kid Twist
  • John Heffernan as Eddie Niles
  • Dana Elcar as F.B.I. Agent Polk
  • Jack Kehoe as Erie Kid
Who's the director behind The Sting (1973)?
George Roy Hill directed The Sting (1973).
Who produced The Sting (1973)?
Tony Bill, Julia Phillips and Michael Phillips produced The Sting (1973).