Sinners (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Sinners is a 2025 action thriller directed by Ryan Coogler, starring Miles Caton as Sammie Moore, Michael B. Jordan and David Maldonado. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $371.6 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. It won 4 Oscars, including Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Cinematography, and 23 awards in all. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Ryan Coogler
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Warner Bros.
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Sinners About?
The premise of Sinners without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Seeking a fresh start, twin brothers return to their hometown, hoping to escape their difficult pasts. However, they find themselves confronted by a sinister force, suggesting a darker fate awaits them.
Sinners Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- supernatural horror
- 1930s
- church
- african american
- north america
- gun
- brother brother relationship
- bearded man
- vampires
- period horror
- gore
- vampirism
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- interracial relationship
- same actor playing twin role
- twin brother twin brother relationship
- supernatural thriller
Sinners Cast & Characters
Miles Caton leads the cast as Sammie Moore, with Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Stack and David Maldonado as Hogwood. Directed by Ryan Coogler; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ryan Coogler
- Miles Caton as Sammie Moore
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Delroy Lindo as Delta Slim
Also Starring in Sinners
· 15 more- Jayme Lawson Pearline
- Wunmi Mosaku Annie
- Li Jun Li Grace Chow
- Yao Bo Chow
- Hailee Steinfeld Mary
- Helena Hu Lisa Chow
- Jack O'Connell Remmick
- Omar Benson Miller Cornbread
- Andrene Ward-Hammond Ruthie
- Ja'Quan Monroe-Henderson Second Thief
- Tenaj L. Jackson Beatrice
- Sam Malone Terry
- Percy Bell Incarcerated Worker #1
- Aadyn Encalarde Teenager
- Emonie Ellison Therise
More from Ryan Coogler
More films directed by Ryan Coogler, best-rated first: Black Panther, Creed, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Fruitvale Station.
Sinners Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sinners 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 84 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 80/100, strongest in sensory experience (90) and weakest in story & flow (60).
Sinners Echo Score Breakdown
Sinners delivers a compelling audiovisual experience marked by confident direction and a powerful musical score, yet it is held back by occasional narrative unevenness. Critics and viewers alike celebrate the immersive sound design and vivid production values, while noting that certain plot threads and pacing choices feel disjointed. The film’s strong performances and thematic ambition sustain engagement, even as its overlong runtime and structural lapses introduce inconsistencies. Overall, Sinners achieves a striking blend of style and substance despite its story flaws.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 80
Art & Craft is one of the film’s strongest elements thanks to assured direction and vivid cinematography. Reviewers highlight the film’s technical polish, from IMAX-ready framing to dramatic production design that grounds its period setting. At the same time, some editing choices feel overextended and disrupt pacing, particularly in the film’s first half. Overall, Sinners demonstrates high craft quality despite occasional structural roughness.
- Character & Emotion 85
In terms of character and emotion, the performances are a clear highlight. Michael B. Jordan’s dual portrayal anchors the narrative with nuanced energy, and the ensemble cast delivers consistent chemistry and emotional resonance. User responses praise the depth and warmth of secondary figures, noting that character backstories foster genuine investment. Overall, the film benefits from strong acting and well-drawn relationships that anchor its thematic stakes.
- Story & Flow 60
When it comes to story and flow, the film shows notable originality but struggles with coherence and pacing. Observers point to inventive genre blending and thematic ambition, yet many reviews cite messy plot threads and overlong sequences that dilute engagement. Critics and users note occasional contradictions in lore and narrative mismatches between tone and content. Overall, Sinners presents an imaginative premise that is undermined by uneven execution and structural lapses.
- Sensory Experience 90
In terms of sensory experience, Sinners excels through its immersive soundtrack and striking visuals. Numerous reviews praise Ludwig Göransson’s genre-blending score as a narrative engine, while the film’s haunting sound design amplifies tension. Visual style is frequently described as bold and evocative, with production elements that enhance its period atmosphere. Overall, the sensory dimension is a standout, leaving a lasting impression long after the credits roll.
- Rewatch Factor 70
Regarding rewatch factor, the film offers compelling moments but its uneven narrative may limit repeated viewings. Enthusiasts cite infectious energy, standout performances, and memorable set pieces as reasons to revisit, yet pacing issues and plot inconsistencies can lessen enjoyment on subsequent watchings. Some users note that its strong sensory elements remain rewarding, even if the story does not fully cohere. Overall, Sinners delivers peaks of repeat appeal balanced by narrative flaws.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
485719 votes
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 96%
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Metacritic 84 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 4.1 /5
4902472 ratings
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Sinners Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Sinners from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1932 Mississippi, we are introduced to Sammie Moore, who makes a painful entrance into his father’s church, bearing a large claw mark on his face and clutching a broken guitar neck. His father, fearing the supernatural powers of music, implores him to abandon his musical aspirations and seek repentance for his choices.
Full summary
The whole story of Sinners, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Sinners Box Office & Budget
Sinners grossed $371.6 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 4.1 times what it cost. $280 million came from the US and Canada and $91.6 million (25%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$371.6M
4.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $280M
- International
- $91.6M
- Budget
- $90M
Sinners Awards & Nominations
Sinners won 4 Oscars, including Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Cinematography, and 23 awards in all. Its biggest night was the NAACP Image Awards 2026, with 9 wins from 11 nominations.
23 wins61 nominations9 ceremonies
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NAACP Image Awards 2026 9 wins · 11 nominations- Won Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture – Michael B. Jordan
- Won Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture – Miles Caton
- Won Outstanding Cinematography in a Feature Film
- Won Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture – Ryan Coogler
- Won Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture
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Oscars 2026 4 wins · 16 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Leading Role – Michael B. Jordan
- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Music (Original Score)
- Won Best Writing (Original Screenplay) – Ryan Coogler
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Delroy Lindo
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BAFTA 2026 3 wins · 13 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Wunmi Mosaku
- Won Best Original Score
- Won Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Michael B. Jordan
- Nominated Best Casting
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Golden Globes 2026 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Original Score
- Won Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
- Nominated Best Director – Ryan Coogler
- Nominated Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama – Michael B. Jordan
- Nominated Best Motion Picture - Drama
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Critics' Choice 2026 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Original Screenplay – Ryan Coogler
- Won Best Young Actor or Actress – Miles Caton
- Nominated Best Actor – Michael B. Jordan
- Nominated Best Director – Ryan Coogler
- Nominated Best Picture
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2026 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Michael B. Jordan
- Nominated Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Wunmi Mosaku
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Miles Caton
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Artios Awards 2026 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Feature Big Budget – Drama
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PGA Awards 2026 1 nomination- Nominated Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
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DGA Awards 2026 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Ryan Coogler
Sinners Trailers & Videos
65 videos: 5 trailers, 19 teasers, 5 clips, 30 featurettes and 6 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Trailer Tickets On Sale
- Trailer "We Are All Sinners"
- Trailer Black American Sign Language Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Sinners?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What significant injury does Sammie Moore have when he arrives at his father's church?
Sinners Also Known As
43 alternative titles, including “罪孽者” and “Blood & Sinners”.
- Also known as
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- 罪孽者
- Blood & Sinners
- Syntisiä
- خَطّاء
- Մեղավորները
- Нүгэлтнүүд
- よみ:つみびとたち
- Vampires of Sin
- Pecadores
- Günahkârlar
- Грэшнікі
- 씨너스: 죄인들
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- Grzesznicy
- חוטאים
- Грешници
- Грішники
- I peccatori
- ซินเนอร์ส
- Tội Đồ
- 罪人們
- Los pecadores
- Грешники
- Grešniki
- 罪人
- Grešnici
- Hriešnici
- گناهکاران
- Patused
- الخطاة
- Bűnösök
- Pécheurs
- Grēcinieki
- Αμαρτωλοί
- Hříšníci
- सिनर्स, ცოდვილნი
- Күнәкарлар
- Nusidėjėliai
- சின்னர்ஸ்
- సిన్నర్స్
- 罪人たち
- Păcătoșii
- Els pecadors
- Günahkarlar
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Sinners FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Sinners, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sinners?
Sinners runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Sinners released?
Sinners was released on April 18, 2025.
Who directed Sinners?
Sinners was directed by Ryan Coogler.
More films by Ryan Coogler Who is in the cast of Sinners?
Sinners stars Miles Caton as Sammie Moore, Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Stack and David Maldonado as Hogwood, among 19 credited actors.
How much did Sinners make at the box office?
Sinners grossed $371.6 million worldwide ($280 million domestic, $91.6 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is Sinners rated?
Sinners has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
What awards did Sinners win?
Sinners won 23 awards from 61 nominations, including Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture at the NAACP Image Awards 2026.
Does Sinners have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Sinners has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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