The Sting (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1973, The Sting is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by George Roy Hill, running about 129 minutes. “...all it takes is a little confidence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Who’s in it. The Sting stars Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff, Robert Redford as Johnny Hooker, Robert Shaw as Doyle Lonnegan and Charles Durning as Lt. Wm. Snyder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Sting sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $159.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM 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 The Sting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sting tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sting (1973)?
- In US, The Sting is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, 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 The Sting worth watching?
- The Sting holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sting?
- The Sting stars Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning and Ray Walston.
- When was The Sting released?
- The Sting was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.