Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- suspenseful
- lazy sunday
- group movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film breezy, witty, and enjoyable, with its pleasant ensemble chemistry and accessible hi-tech caper energy compensating for a thin, familiar plot.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The stolen black box can decode global encryption, turning computer security into the central source of danger and intrigue.
Bishop leads a group of security testers whose distinct talents are necessary to steal and recover the device.
The film balances blackmail, deception, and government intrigue with witty banter and a hang-loose ensemble dynamic.
The black box's ability to decode every existing encryption system drives the competing agendas and escalating pursuit.
Films like Sneakers, and why
The Thomas Crown Affair
Shares a breezy caper structure, ensemble chemistry, technology-driven intrigue, and playful suspense.
WarGames
Combines computer crime, likable professionals, conspiracy plotting, and an accessible comedic thriller tone.
The Italian Job
Features a tech-centered heist, escalating government intrigue, witty dialogue, and a charismatic ensemble.
Movie Details
- Director
- Phil Alden Robinson
- Release Date
- 1992-09-09
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (1102)
Cast
- Robert Redford
- Sidney Poitier
- David Strathairn
- Dan Aykroyd
- River Phoenix
- Ben Kingsley
- Denise Dowse
- Timothy Busfield
- Mary McDonnell
- Donal Logue
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sneakers about?
- A witty security-testing crew is forced into a perilous technology heist when a black box threatens the privacy of the entire world.
- What is Sneakers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sneakers as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sneakers violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Sneakers as mild.
- What did critics think of Sneakers?
- Critics generally found the film breezy, witty, and enjoyable, with its pleasant ensemble chemistry and accessible hi-tech caper energy compensating for a thin, familiar plot.
- Which films are like Sneakers?
- Films with a similar feel include The Thomas Crown Affair, WarGames, and The Italian Job.
- How long is Sneakers?
- Sneakers runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sneakers?
- In United States, Sneakers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
