Sneakers

1992 • 125 minutes
4.6
250 reviews
80%
Tomatometer
PG-13
Rating
Eligible
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Robert Redford leads an all-star cast in one of the most satisfying suspense films! Computer expert Martin Bishop (Redford) heads a team of renegade hackers including a former CIA employee (Sidney Poitier), a gadgets wizard (Dan Aykroyd), a young genius (River Phoenix) and a blind soundman (David Strathairn) who are routinely hired to test security systems. But Bishop's past comes back to haunt him when government agents blackmail the "sneakers" into carrying out a covert operation: tracking down an elusive black box. Along with his former girlfriend (Mary McDonnell), Bishop's team retrieves the box and makes a stunning discovery the device can break into any computer system in the world. With factions from all sides willing to kill for the powerful box, Bishop and his team embark on their most dangerous assignment ever in this exhilarating high-tech caper from Phil Alden Robinson (Field of Dreams).
Rating
PG-13

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4.6
250 reviews
j dragoon
December 22, 2018
A movie that is likable and intriguing. Sneakers knows how to thrill but doesnt forget to have fun. A modern day classic. Great actors, great plot, and it is all accompanied by a soundtrack that is just excellent. This movie delves into computer cryptography and government secrecy. It's one of the more realistic movies on the topic, and really makes you think after the credits roll. Worth watching with a lot of friends and family.
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Tony Kruegler
November 6, 2013
One of my all time favorite movies. Great cast - including the late River Phoenix - carries some shaky writing and it's just a really fun story if you don't get picky about everything. Story is very appropriate given current headlines regarding NSA spying. You don't have to get lost in the technology.... just enjoy it.
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James Meers
November 27, 2015
It's hard to find movies that are true to hacking. Most have very unrealistic feats, high tech single button hacks and super gadgets that can hack anything. This movie is great cause it shows the hacks in a real way. It takes a jab or two at the fancy unrealistic hacks of other movies and it over all keeps you engaged the whole time. It's a bit dated but it a very enjoyable watch.
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