The Sting

Name: The Sting
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 1973-12-25
Cast: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston

1973 | 129 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences adore it (8.0 out of 10), it won 7 Oscars and it made about 29 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Family Plot, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1973: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesVery strong
8.0 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 7 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Picture, Academy Awards: Best Director, Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay, Academy Awards: Best Art Direction and 3 more. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: Hall of Fame – Motion Pictures. Also nominated for 3 more Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 WGA Award. Plus 9 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$160 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
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