Sneakers

1992 • 2h 5m •

Comedy Crime Drama

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★ 6.9/10

1,101 reviews

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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."

Top Billed Cast

Robert Redford

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Ben Kingsley

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Denise Dowse

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Timothy Busfield

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Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews

J John Chard Verified TMDB Critic

2019-05-26

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 this write up with a funny line spoken by Robert Redford because having just finished the film I feel all jolly, and that is a priceless thing after watching one of the most suspenseful films ever! (gro...