Sneakers (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, Sneakers is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Phil Alden Robinson, running about 126 minutes. “We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
Who’s in it. Sneakers stars Jo Marr as College-Aged Cosmo, Robert Redford as Bishop, Sidney Poitier as Crease and David Strathairn as Whistler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sneakers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $105.2M 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 Sneakers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sneakers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sneakers (1992)?
- In US, Sneakers 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 Sneakers worth watching?
- Sneakers holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sneakers?
- Sneakers stars Jo Marr, Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn and Dan Aykroyd.
- When was Sneakers released?
- Sneakers was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.