Snitch
"How far would you go to save your son?"
Originally released in 2013. Snitch is a thriller/drama film. directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
Starring Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, and Susan Sarandon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 21, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (2,438 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$42.9M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Arab Emirates
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Dwayne Johnson
as John Matthews
Barry Pepper
as Agent Cooper
Susan Sarandon
as Joanne Keeghan
Benjamin Bratt
as Juan Carlos "El Topo" Pintera
Michael Kenneth Williams
as Malik
Melina Kanakaredes
as Sylvie Collins
Nadine Velazquez
as Analisa
David Harbour
as Jay Price
Jon Bernthal
as Daniel James
Harold Perrineau
as Jeffrey Steele
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $42,930,462
Production Companies
- Exclusive Media
- Participant
- Image Nation Abu Dhabi
- Front Street Productions
- Spitfire Pictures
- Summit Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snitch about?
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 mandato...
Who directed Snitch?
Snitch was directed by Ric Roman Waugh.
How long is Snitch?
Snitch has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Snitch released?
Snitch was released on February 21, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Snitch?
The main cast of Snitch includes Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Susan Sarandon, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Kenneth Williams.
Is Snitch worth watching?
Snitch has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 2,438 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.