The Sting II (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1983, The Sting II is a comedy and crime film directed by Jeremy Kagan, running about 102 minutes. “The con is on... place your bets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hooker and Gondorf pull a con on Macalinski, an especially nasty mob boss with the help of Veronica, a new grifter. They convince this new victim that Hooker is a somewhat dull boxer who is tired of taking dives for Gondorf. There is a ringer. Lonigan, their victim from the first movie, is setting them up to take the fall.
Who’s in it. The Sting II stars Jackie Gleason as Fargo Gondorff, Mac Davis as Jake Hooker, Teri Garr as Veronica and Karl Malden as Gus Macalinski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Sting II has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Sting II page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sting II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sting II (1983)?
- In US, The Sting II is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sting II worth watching?
- The Sting II holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sting II?
- The Sting II stars Jackie Gleason, Mac Davis, Teri Garr, Karl Malden and Oliver Reed.
- When was The Sting II released?
- The Sting II was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.