Sniper (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1993, Sniper is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Luis Llosa, running about 98 minutes. “One Shot. One Kill. No Exceptions.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tough guy Thomas Beckett is an US soldier working in the Panamanian jungle. His job is to seek out rebels and remove them using his sniper skills. Beckett is notorious for losing his partners on such missions. This time he's accompanied by crack marksman Richard Miller.
Who’s in it. Sniper stars Tom Berenger as Thomas Beckett, Billy Zane as Richard Miller, J.T. Walsh as Beckett's Senior Officer and Aden Young as Doug Papich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Sniper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19M 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 Sniper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sniper 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 Sniper (1993)?
- In US, Sniper 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 Sniper worth watching?
- Sniper holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Sniper?
- Sniper stars Tom Berenger, Billy Zane, J.T. Walsh, Aden Young and Kenneth Radley.
- When was Sniper released?
- Sniper was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.