

The Sting
“...all it takes is a little confidence.”
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Where to watch The Sting in United States
Click a service to open The Sting there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Sting streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Sting
The Sting is a 1973 English-language comedy, crime and drama film directed by George Roy Hill. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 3000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM, YouTube Free.
The Sting was produced by Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, and Bill/Phillips Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1973, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $160 million worldwide.
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Writers
- David S. Ward
- Release date
- December 25, 1973
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $160 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, The Zanuck/Brown Company, Bill/Phillips Productions
The Sting cast & crew
The Sting was directed by George Roy Hill and written by David S. Ward.
The cast features Paul Newman as Henry Gondorff, Robert Redford as Johnny Hooker, Robert Shaw as Doyle Lonnegan, Charles Durning as Lt. Wm. Snyder, Ray Walston as J.J. Singleton, and Eileen Brennan as Billie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marvin Hamlisch, cinematography is by Robert Surtees, and it was produced by Julia Phillips and Tony Bill.
Is The Sting worth watching?
The Sting holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 3,001 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and drama, The Sting is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sting
In United States, you can stream The Sting on YouTube TV, TCM, and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Sting

Paul Newman
Henry Gondorff

Robert Redford
Johnny Hooker

Robert Shaw
Doyle Lonnegan

Charles Durning
Lt. Wm. Snyder

Ray Walston
J.J. Singleton

Eileen Brennan
Billie

Harold Gould
Kid Twist

John Heffernan
Eddie Niles

Dana Elcar
F.B.I. Agent Polk

Jack Kehoe
Erie Kid

Dimitra Arliss
Loretta

Robert Earl Jones
Luther Coleman
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The Sting — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sting in United States?
The Sting is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM, YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is The Sting on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Sting is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Sting in?
The Sting is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sting?
The Sting runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is The Sting rated?
The Sting is rated PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 3,001 ratings.












