The Sniper (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, The Sniper is an action and thriller film directed by Dante Lam, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A police sniper teams up with a hot-headed rookie to take down his former friend and teammate, who is exacting revenge on the police force.
Who’s in it. The Sniper stars Richie Jen as Hartman Fong / Ming, Edison Chen as OJ, Huang Xiaoming as Lincoln and Mango Wong as Crystal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Sniper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $329.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sniper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 The Sniper (2009)?
- In US, The Sniper is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Sniper worth watching?
- The Sniper holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sniper?
- The Sniper stars Richie Jen, Edison Chen, Huang Xiaoming, Mango Wong and Bowie Lam.
- When was The Sniper released?
- The Sniper was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.