Sniper (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Sniper is a 1993 action thriller directed by Luis Llosa, starring Tom Berenger, Billy Zane and J.T. Walsh. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $19 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Luis Llosa
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sniper About?
The premise of Sniper without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Deep within Panama’s dense and dangerous jungle, a veteran US Marine sniper is paired with a rookie partner for a perilous mission. Their target: a powerful politician and a volatile warlord threatening the region. As they navigate the treacherous terrain, they face not only external dangers but also test the bonds of loyalty and trust in this intense action-thriller.
Sniper Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sniper
- jungle
- shot in the head
- soldier
- machine gun
- drug lord
- death
- assassin
- sniper rifle
- helicopter
- hand to hand combat
- part one
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- panama
- washington d.c.
- view through rifle scope
- giving the middle finger
- central america
- first film in a series
- first in a series
- u.s. marine
- marine sniper
- secret mission
- spotter
- torture
- american soldier
- american abroad
- team action
- ghillie suit
- rifle scope
- shot to death
- shot in the chest
- government assassination
- hand signal
- covert mission
- dead body
- two man team
- extraction
- military helicopter
- shot in the back
- helicopter ride
- flashback
- rebel general
- covert operation
- hacienda
- national security council
- taxi ride
- ex olympic athlete
- slow motion shot
- hesitation
- military base
Where to Watch Sniper
Stream it on fuboTV and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Sniper Cast
Tom Berenger leads the cast, with Billy Zane and J.T. Walsh. Directed by Luis Llosa; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luis Llosa
Also Starring in Sniper
· 6 moreSniper Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sniper 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 4.5
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TMDB 62% User score
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Sniper Plot Summary
What happens in Sniper from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
S. Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance Scout Sniper, grapples with the shadows of his past, he receives an unexpected visit from CIA officer James Eckles (Dan Butler) and Colonel Dan McKenna (Linden Ashby) at his residence. The burden of a recent conflict, where he lost his index finger, still lingers, yet Beckett’s remarkable marksmanship remains undiminished. Recognizing his expertise, the CIA recruits him for a perilous task: to eliminate the notorious Serbian General Mile Valstoria (Peter Linka), whose brutal ethnic cleansing operations threaten to destabilize the region. Beckett, aware of the gravity of the situation, consents to undertake the mission but insists on having a reliable spotter by his side. S.
Full summary
The whole story of Sniper, scene by scene
Sniper Box Office
Sniper grossed $19 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19M
- US & Canada
- $19M
Sniper Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sniper.
How Well Do You Know Sniper?
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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Who plays the role of Thomas Beckett?
Cars in Sniper
12 cars on screen, including the 1942 Dodge WC 51 and the 1942 Dodge WC 51.
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Sniper Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Franco Atirador” and “En el corazón de la jungla”.
- Also known as
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- Franco Atirador
- En el corazón de la jungla
- Snajper
- Sniper 1
- 双狙人1
- O Atirador
- Sniper - Der Scharfschütze
- Снайпер
- Odstřelovač
- Snigskytten
- Lopakodók
- Sniper - Tireur d'élite
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- One Shot One Kill - A colpo sicuro
- 双狙人
- הצלף
- Ελεύθερος Σκοπευτής
- 스나이퍼
- 山猫は眠らない
- Tetikçi
- Blanco Perfecto
- Lính Bắn Tỉa
- Lunetistul
- Beckett
- Snaiperis
- Tireur d'élite
- قناص
- นักฆ่าเลือดเย็น
- 戰略陰謀
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Movies Like Sniper
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sniper 2, Sniper: Assassin’s End and Sniper 3.
Sniper FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sniper, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sniper?
Sniper runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Sniper released?
Sniper was released on January 29, 1993.
Who directed Sniper?
Sniper was directed by Luis Llosa.
More films by Luis Llosa Who is in the cast of Sniper?
Sniper stars Tom Berenger, Billy Zane and J.T. Walsh, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Sniper?
In the US, Sniper is streaming on fuboTV and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Sniper make at the box office?
Sniper grossed $19 million worldwide.
How is Sniper rated?
Sniper has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Sniper have a post-credit scene?
No. Sniper has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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