Movie

The Sting

“...all it takes is a little confidence.”

★ 8.0(2,997)19732h 9m

The Sting is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 25 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: George Roy Hill
Release date: 1973-12-25
Runtime: 2h 9m
Language: English
Box office: $159,616,327
Budget: $5,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: The Sting Collection

The Sting — trailer

About The Sting

The Sting is a 1973 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Drama genres, directed by George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Robert Shaw. It has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2,997 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sting in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sting in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Sting on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is The Sting on Netflix?+

Yes — The Sting is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How long is The Sting?+

The Sting has a runtime of 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

Who stars in The Sting?+

The Sting stars Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw, Charles Durning and Ray Walston.

When did The Sting come out?+

The Sting is a 1973 movie directed by George Roy Hill.

What genre is The Sting?+

The Sting is Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Sting?+

The Sting was directed by George Roy Hill.