The Sting (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1992, The Sting is a comedy and crime film directed by Man-wan Wong, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Simon Tam, "The Sting", has learnt some Chinese traditional skill from his master. To avoid misfortunes he has not accepted any business for 5 years. Now Simon is being employed to protect an accountant Law, but Law dies mysteriously. Law's legacy, 300 million dollars, which attracts the attention of a smuggling syndicate, is missing. This leads to a 300 million dollar big chase which Simon is involved inside.
Who’s in it. The Sting stars Andy Lau as Simon Tam, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung as Joe, Rosamund Kwan as Yvonne and Bowie Lam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Sting 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 The Sting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sting tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sting (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sting worth watching?
- The Sting holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sting?
- The Sting stars Andy Lau, Simon Lui Yu-Yeung, Rosamund Kwan, Bowie Lam and Shing Fui-On.
- When was The Sting released?
- The Sting was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.