Snipes (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, Snipes is a thriller and drama film directed by Rich Murray, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Erik is a hip-hop-lovin' teen living in Philadelphia who'd rather spend time listening to his idol, the rapper Prolifik. One day, Erik finds himself more entangled in Prolifik's life than he ever imagined possible: Prolifik's been kidnapped, his master tapes are gone, and, through a series of twisted events, the same people who are after the musician go after Erik, too.
Who’s in it. Snipes stars Zoe Saldaña as Cheryl, Sam Jones as Erik, J.D. Williams as J.D. and Dean Winters as Bobby Starr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Snipes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $70.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snipes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snipes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snipes (2001)?
- In US, Snipes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snipes worth watching?
- Snipes holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snipes?
- Snipes stars Zoe Saldaña, Sam Jones, J.D. Williams, Dean Winters and Nelly.
- When was Snipes released?
- Snipes was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.