Snitch (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Snitch is a 2013 action thriller directed by Ric Roman Waugh, starring Dwayne Johnson, Rafi Gavron and Susan Sarandon. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $57.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Ric Roman Waugh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Snitch About?
The premise of Snitch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When his son is sentenced to ten years in prison for a drug trafficking crime he didn't commit, a man named John Matthews (Dwayne Johnson) takes drastic action. Determined to secure his son’s freedom, John volunteers to go undercover and infiltrate the dangerous world of the Mexican drug trade. His involvement triggers a perilous game of deception and escalating threats, putting his family and himself in grave danger as he navigates a deadly cat-and-mouse pursuit.
Snitch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- drug cartel
- cigarette smoking
- prison
- teenage prisoner
- female district attorney
- u.s. mexico border
- family relationships
- informant
- sting operation
- foot chase
- father son relationship
- based on true story
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- long beard
- cement bag
- fear for someone else's life
- asking for a raise
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- dea drug enforcement administration
- 2010s
- 21st century
- cop drama
- teenage boy
- adolescent
- false identity
- boy
- disguise
- father figure
- explosion
- fight
- loyalty
- contraband
- bribery
- blackmail
- counterfeit
- tattoo
- bearded man
- undercover
- drugs
- set up
- arrest
- driving
- death
- automatic weapon
- weapon
- driving a truck
- truck
- reduced sentence
- ends with text
- father son hug
- reward money
Snitch Cast
Dwayne Johnson leads the cast, with Rafi Gavron and Susan Sarandon. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ric Roman Waugh
Snitch Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Snitch 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 57% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 61%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 61% User score
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Snitch Plot Summary
What happens in Snitch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Matthews, played by Dwayne Johnson, is a construction company owner who receives distressing news from his ex-wife, Sylvie Collins. Their son, Jason, portrayed by Rafi Gavron, is facing serious charges for narcotics distribution. Although Jason isn’t a dealer, he’s caught in a sting operation set up by a friend aiming to lessen his own legal troubles. With a minimum prison sentence of 10 years looming over Jason, John wrestles with guilt and desperation, realizing he hasn’t been there for his son. He’s determined to save Jason before it’s too late.
Full summary
The whole story of Snitch, scene by scene
Snitch Box Office
Snitch grossed $57.8 million worldwide. $42.9 million came from the US and Canada and $14.9 million (26%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$57.8M
- US & Canada
- $42.9M
- International
- $14.9M
Snitch Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Snitch.
How Well Do You Know Snitch?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who does John Matthews need to save from imprisonment?
Cars in Snitch
42 cars on screen, including the 2009 Freightliner Coronado and the 2005 Chevrolet Impala.
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2009 Freightliner Coronado Main role -
2005 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1998 Chevrolet Malibu Important role -
2011 Dodge Charger Important role
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Snitch FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Snitch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Snitch?
Snitch runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Snitch released?
Snitch was released on February 22, 2013.
Who directed Snitch?
Snitch was directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
More films by Ric Roman Waugh Who is in the cast of Snitch?
Snitch stars Dwayne Johnson, Rafi Gavron and Susan Sarandon, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Snitch make at the box office?
Snitch grossed $57.8 million worldwide ($42.9 million domestic, $14.9 million international).
How is Snitch rated?
Snitch has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Snitch have a post-credit scene?
No. Snitch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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