We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.
ComedyCrimeDrama
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.
Release Date
September 9, 1992
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
6.9/10 (1049 votes)
Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Cast: Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn, Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix, Ben Kingsley, Denise Dowse, Timothy Busfield
A great night in with a top cast having fun.
"I could have joined the NSA but they found out my parents were married!"
The DVD box proudly proclaims that the film is one of the most satisfying suspense films ever! Naturally this is hyperbole from the marketing department, but it's stuff like that that can make or break the chance of a viewers expectation level being achieved.
I opened th...
May 26, 2019
Sneakers
We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.
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.
We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sneakers 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 uncove…
How long is Sneakers?▾
2h 5m
When was Sneakers released?▾
September 9, 1992
Who directed Sneakers?▾
Phil Alden Robinson
Who stars in Sneakers?▾
Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn
What genre is Sneakers?▾
Comedy, Crime, Drama
What is Sneakers rated?▾
PG-13
Is Sneakers available to stream?▾
Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel