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The Sting

The Sting (1973) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
80

Thinking about watching 'The Sting' right from your couch? Below, you’ll find streaming and cable services with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can find the right fit. In the US, you can currently rent, buy, or stream 'The Sting' via subscription on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV Store, Microsoft Store, Spectrum On Demand, Prime Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.

Here are a few quick details to keep in mind about the Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, David Brown Productions drama flick. The Sting starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning has a PG rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 9 min. The release date of the movie is December 25th, 1973. The movie received a user score of 80/100 on TMDb, which represents input from reviews from 2,860 verified users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "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."

'The Sting' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on December 25th, 1973 - Buy The Sting Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting March 31st, 1998 - Buy The Sting DVD

Watch 'The Sting' In Theaters

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The Sting Movies

Set in the 1930's this intricate caper deals with an ambitious small-time crook and a veteran con man who seek revenge on a vicious crime lord who murdered one of their gang.