Sniper (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film

Released in 2016, Sniper is a notable film directed by Jun Akiyama, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Detective Ryoko Kozuki receives a demotion after having an affair with a superior. She succeeds in arresting a rapist in an undercover operation that puts her at risk. Her achievement immediately becomes the talk of the precinct, but no one approaches her because of her past. Ryoko is determined to bring criminals to justice. She takes on “The Prime Ministerial Candidate Snipe Case” which took place 15 years earlier.
Who’s in it. Sniper stars Machiko Ono as Ryoko Kozuki, Sadawo Abe as Akira Kijima, Yukiya Kitamura as Katsumi Naruse and Mantaro Koichi as Satoru Kanbe, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sniper page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sniper (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sniper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sniper?
- Sniper stars Machiko Ono, Sadawo Abe, Yukiya Kitamura, Mantaro Koichi and Hidekazu Mashima.
- When was Sniper released?
- Sniper was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.
