Slingshot (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Slingshot is a drama and crime film directed by Brillante Mendoza, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A tribute to the real potential of digital cinema, Slingshot is a slum epic on steroids. It weaves stories left and right into a shocking tableau about life for the lowest of the low in the Philippines poorest and most crime-ridden districts. National elections are coming up so in the usual attempt to appear “tough-on-crime”, The Big Boys have been sent into crack down on the the local squatters, thieves and miscreants who litter the film like broken bottle. And since no sweep is ever a clean sweep, the cops brutal shock-force tactics quickly ripple outwards with jagged repurcussions.
Who’s in it. Slingshot stars Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, Nathan Lopez and Kristoffer King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Slingshot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slingshot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slingshot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slingshot (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Slingshot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Slingshot worth watching?
- Slingshot holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slingshot?
- Slingshot stars Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, Nathan Lopez, Kristoffer King and Jaclyn Jose.
- When was Slingshot released?
- Slingshot was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.