Sneakers
“We could tell you what it's about. But then, of course, we'd have to kill you.”
Synopsis
When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
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Sneakers (1992) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-25
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Timothy Busfield
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Mary McDonnell
Liz
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Buddy Wallace
James Earl Jones
Mr. Bernard Abbott
Bodhi Elfman
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Jo Marr
College-Aged Cosmo
Gary Hershberger
College-Aged Bishop
Hanyee
Bank Secretary
Time Winters
Homeless Man
Jun Asai
Piano Prodigy
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 3, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.58x
+$82.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Alden Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter F. Parkes, Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Sneakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, French
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $105.2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Alden Robinson
Walter F. Parkes, Phil Alden Robinson, Lawrence Lasker
James Horner
John Lindley
Tom Rolf
Lawrence Lasker, Lindsley Parsons Jr., Walter F. Parkes
Department Leadership Roster
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Walter F. Parkes
Screenplay
Lawrence Lasker
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Phil Alden Robinson
Screenplay
Walter F. Parkes
Producer
Lawrence Lasker
Screenplay
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Phil Alden Robinson
Director
Tom Rolf
Editor
Bernie Pollack
Costume Design
Glenn Randall Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sneakers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sneakers about?
When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.
Who directed Sneakers?
Sneakers was directed by Phil Alden Robinson.
Who stars in Sneakers?
The principal cast of Sneakers includes Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, David Strathairn, Dan Aykroyd, River Phoenix.
When was Sneakers released and how long is it?
Sneakers was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sneakers?
Sneakers had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $105.2M at the worldwide box office (4.58 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Sneakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sneakers was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sneakers?
Sneakers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).