Snitch (2013) movie poster

Snitch (2013)

"How far would you go to save your son?"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 54% (RT: 57%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 52m
Country
United Arab Emirates, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.1/10 (2,458 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
57%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Dwayne Johnson as John Matthews
Barry Pepper as Agent Cooper
Susan Sarandon as Joanne Keeghan
Benjamin Bratt as Juan Carlos "El Topo" Pintera
Melina Kanakaredes as Sylvie Collins
Nadine Velazquez as Analisa
David Harbour as Jay Price
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,458 votes. Critics gave it 54%.
Overview
Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in good conscience. Desperately, John convinces the DEA and the opportunistic DA Joanne Keeghan to let him go undercover to help make arrests big enough to free his son in return. With the unwitting help of an ex-con employee, John enters the narcotics underworld where every move could be his last in an operation that will demand all his resources, wits and courage to survive. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Ric Roman Waugh originally wanted a completely different ending for the film, but test audiences preferred the one we see today.
  • Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a hidden easter egg referencing Ric Roman Waugh's previous film in the background of the opening scene.
  • Many of the practical effects used in the climax were achieved without any CGI.
Audience Consensus

Snitch is a 2013 thriller, drama, action film directed by Ric Roman Waugh. Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in good conscience.

Desperately, John convinces the DEA and the opportunistic DA Joanne Keeghan to let him go undercover to help make arrests big enough to free his son in return. With the unwitting help of an ex-con employee, John enters the narcotics underworld where every move could be his last in an operation that will demand all his resources, wits and courage to survive. The film has been rated by 2,458 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a thriller film, Snitch delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Snitch (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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