Shooter (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Shooter is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Antoine Fuqua, running about 124 minutes. “Yesterday was about honor. Today is about justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Shooter stars Mark Wahlberg as Bob Lee Swagger, Michael Peña as Nick Memphis, Danny Glover as Colonel Isaac Johnson and Kate Mara as Sarah Fenn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Shooter has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $95.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shooter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shooter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.