The Sting

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 1m 40s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief scene with a woman in revealing clothing.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:20:15 - 01:20:30] Mild flirtation and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:25] Characters are seen drinking alcohol in a bar.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:05:50 - 01:06:05] Characters smoking cigarettes.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:35] A character is shown being punched and knocked out.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:30:45 - 01:31:00] A character is shot and killed off-screen, with some blood shown.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:25:10 - 00:25:15] Use of mild profanity (e.g., 'damn').
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:10:30 - 01:10:35] Use of stronger profanity (e.g., 'hell').
The Sting
Year: 1973
Certificate: U
Runtime: 129 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
IMDB: 8.3
Meta Score: 83
Votes: 241513
Gross: 159,600,000
Director: George Roy Hill
Stars: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Overview: Two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who are the main actors in The Sting (1973)?
A: The main actors in The Sting (1973) are Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, and Charles Durning.
Q: What is the plot of The Sting (1973)?
A: The Sting (1973) follows two grifters, Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) and Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman), as they seek revenge on a ruthless crime boss, Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw), by orchestrating an elaborate con.
Q: Did The Sting (1973) win any Academy Awards?
A: Yes, The Sting (1973) won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (George Roy Hill), and Best Original Screenplay.
Q: What is the setting of The Sting (1973)?
A: The Sting (1973) is set in Chicago during the 1930s, featuring a backdrop of the Great Depression and organized crime.
Q: Who directed The Sting (1973)?
A: The Sting (1973) was directed by George Roy Hill, who also directed Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, another film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford.