Snitch (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2013, Snitch is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Ric Roman Waugh, running about 112 minutes. “How Far Would You Go To Save Your Son?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in good conscience. Desperately, John convinces the DEA and the opportunistic DA Joanne Keeghan to let him go undercover to help make arrests big enough to free his son in return. With the unwitting help of an ex-con employee, John enters the narcotics underworld where every move could be his last in an operation that will demand all his resources, wits and courage to survive.

Who’s in it. Snitch stars Dwayne Johnson as John Matthews, Barry Pepper as Agent Cooper, Susan Sarandon as Joanne Keeghan and Benjamin Bratt as Juan Carlos "El Topo" Pintera, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Snitch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 Snitch page.

If you liked it. Fans of Snitch 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.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Snitch (2013)?
In US, Snitch is available to stream on Philo, and 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 Snitch worth watching?
Snitch holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Snitch?
Snitch stars Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Susan Sarandon, Benjamin Bratt and Michael Kenneth Williams.
When was Snitch released?
Snitch was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.