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The Sting
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Directed by George Roy Hill. With Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw.
80.1/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT 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.
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80.1/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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-ti…
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Release snapshot for The Sting.
MoviHero lists December 25, 1973 as the release date for The Sting. George Roy Hill is the listed director. The listed cast includes Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff, Robert Redford as Johnny Hooker, Robert Shaw as Doyle Lonnegan, Charles Durning as Lt. Wm. Snyder. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 25, 1973
GenresDrama · Crime · Comedy
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorGeorge Roy Hill
CastPaul Newman as Henry Gondorff, Robert Redford as Johnny Hooker, Robert Shaw as Doyle Lonnegan, Charles Durning as Lt. Wm. Snyder
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Sting runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 80.1/100 (8.011/10) from 3,150 votes. Updated Oct 22, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
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“Not only does it sting, it floats like a butterfly as well.”
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“Say what you like about the undoubted chemistry between Paul Newman ("Henry") and Robert Redford ("Johnny") this film belongs to a superb effort from the…”
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“It is imperative to rediscover this magnificent film.”
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“No sense being a grifter if it's the same as bein' a citizen.”
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