Is Sneakers appropriate for children?

# Sneakers - Parental Guide While this PG-13 heist comedy features a talented cast and clever plotting, it contains strong violence that may be intense for younger children. The mild language and sexual content are less concerning, but the action sequences and darker dramatic moments make it better suited for older children and teens.

What age is Sneakers suitable for?

Our verdict for Sneakers is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Sneakers safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1992

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Synopsis

When shadowy U.S. intelligence agents blackmail a reformed computer hacker and his eccentric team of security experts into stealing a code-breaking 'black box' from a Soviet-funded genius, they uncover a bigger conspiracy. Now, he and his 'sneakers' must save themselves and the world economy by retrieving the box from their blackmailers.

Cast

Robert Redford

Bishop

Sidney Poitier

Crease

David Strathairn

Whistler

Dan Aykroyd

Mother

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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