Movies like The Sting

Key Features:: Con artists, Heist, Revenge, Underworld, 1930s, Mobsters, Deception, Plot twist, Period piece, Jazz Age
Tone:: humorous, witty, stylized
Target Audience:: Fans of classic films, Viewers interested in con artist stories, Those who appreciate clever plots, Audiences seeking lighthearted and entertaining movies
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Excitement → Triumph

The Sting

1973-12-25

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.

Genres

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Cast

Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning, Ray Walston, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould, John Heffernan, Dana Elcar, Jack Kehoe

Crew

George Roy Hill, David S. Ward

Rating

★8(2807 votes)