How long is The Sting?

The Sting is 2 h 9 min long (129 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:09 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Sting rated?

The Sting is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream The Sting?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Sting (1973) tonight

The Sting (1973) runs 2 h 9 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 8.0 from 3,172 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 9 min — ends 10:09 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: December 25, 1973
TMDB rating: 8.0 / 10 from 3,172 votes
Director: George Roy Hill
Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).

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How long is The Sting?: The Sting is 2 h 9 min long (129 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:09 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Sting rated?: The Sting is rated PG in the US.
Is The Sting a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Sting?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), YouTube TV (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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