Sneakers
We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.
1992 • 125 min • Comedy · Crime · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 69 Audience · 1087 · 100%
A reformed computer hacker and his quirky team are forced by shadowy agents to steal a powerful code-breaking device. They uncover a larger conspiracy, racing against time to retrieve the device and prevent economic chaos. It's a fun, brainy caper with a good heart.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some tense moments with guns
- Mild language including a few expletives
- Brief suggestions of drinking and smoking
What it models well
- Problem-solving and ingenuity
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Standing up for what's right
- The importance of privacy
Talk about it after
- What makes information so powerful?
- The difference between good and bad hacking
- Why trust is important, even among strangers
- What could happen if a single person had too much control?
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Top billed cast
Director: Phil Alden Robinson • Crew: Walter F. Parkes, Lawrence Lasker, Phil Alden Robinson
Trailers & clips
Sneakers (1992) Original Trailer [FHD]
Ti West on SNEAKERS
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (1,087)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Box office
- $105,232,691
- IMDb
- tt0105435
