Snake Eyes (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, Snake Eyes is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 98 minutes. “Believe everything except your eyes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. All bets are off when shady homicide cop Rick Santoro witnesses a murder during a boxing match. It's up to him and lifelong friend, Naval intelligence agent Kevin Dunne to uncover the conspiracy behind the killing. At every turn, Santoro makes increasingly shocking discoveries that even he can't turn a blind eye to.
Who’s in it. Snake Eyes stars Nicolas Cage as Rick Santoro, Gary Sinise as Kevin Dunne, John Heard as Gilbert Powell and Carla Gugino as Julia Costello, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Snake Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $103.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snake Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snake Eyes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snake Eyes (1998)?
- In US, Snake Eyes is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Snake Eyes worth watching?
- Snake Eyes holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snake Eyes?
- Snake Eyes stars Nicolas Cage, Gary Sinise, John Heard, Carla Gugino and Tamara Tunie.
- When was Snake Eyes released?
- Snake Eyes was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.