Sniper: Reloaded (2011)
A new generation takes aim — Marine Sgt. Brandon Beckett hunts a ghost sniper deep in the Congo jungle.
Sniper: Reloaded - Movie Information
- Original Title: Sniper: Reloaded
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Claudio Fäh
- Type: Movie
- Genres: War, Action, Thriller, Drama
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 31m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Production Companies: ApolloMovie Beteiligungs, Stage 6 Films, Film Afrika
- Production Countries: United States of America, South Africa, Germany
- Alternative Titles: Sniper Reloaded (US), Sniper Al Limite (ES), 狙击精英：重装上阵 (CN), O Atirador 4 (BR)
Sniper: Reloaded - Plot
Marine Sgt. Brandon Beckett, son of the U.S. Marine Corps' deadliest sniper, Thomas Beckett, must turn to his father's former protégé (Billy Zane) to track down and kill a mysterious sniper before he kills his next target.
Sniper: Reloaded - Trailer
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Deep in the Congo, Marine... Peace Keeper... Killer.
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Sniper: Reloaded - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Claudio Fäh
Main Cast
- Chad Michael Collins
- Richard Sammel
- Annabel Wright
- Billy Zane
- Justin Strydom
- Hlomla Dandala
- Conrad Kemp
- Kayla Privett
- Khulu M. Skenjana
- Patrick Lyster
Writers
- John Fasano
- Ross Helford
Producers
- Claudio Fäh
- David Wicht
Sniper: Reloaded - FAQs
What is Sniper: Reloaded about?
Sniper: Reloaded follows Marine Sgt. Brandon Beckett, son of legendary sniper Thomas Beckett, as he's deployed to the Congo on a peacekeeping mission. When a mysterious enemy sniper begins picking off targets, Brandon must team up with his father's former protégé Richard Miller to hunt down the killer before he strikes again.
Is Sniper: Reloaded connected to the original Sniper films?
Yes — Sniper: Reloaded is the fourth installment in the Sniper franchise. It shifts focus from Thomas Beckett (Tom Berenger's character) to his son Brandon, played by Chad Michael Collins. Billy Zane reprises his role as Richard Miller from the original 1993 film, bridging the old and new generations of the series.
Where can you stream Sniper: Reloaded?
You can stream Sniper: Reloaded on Netflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home — so there are plenty of ways to watch it depending on your preference.
Does Sniper: Reloaded introduce a new lead character?
It does. Chad Michael Collins steps in as Brandon Beckett, the son of the franchise's iconic original sniper Thomas Beckett. This passing of the torch gives the series a fresh direction while keeping continuity through Billy Zane's returning character, Richard Miller, who mentors the younger Beckett throughout the mission.
Who are the main actors in Sniper: Reloaded?
The film stars Chad Michael Collins as Brandon Beckett and Billy Zane as Richard Miller. They're joined by Richard Sammel as the antagonist Colonel Ralf Jäger, Annabel Wright as Lt. Ellen Abramowitz, and a supporting cast including Hlomla Dandala, Justin Strydom, Conrad Kemp, and Patrick Lyster.
Where was Sniper: Reloaded filmed?
Sniper: Reloaded was primarily filmed in South Africa, which doubled convincingly for the Congo setting depicted in the story. The production was a co-venture between the United States, South Africa, and Germany, with South African company Film Afrika among the key production partners on the project.
What is the age rating for Sniper: Reloaded?
Sniper: Reloaded is rated R, which means it's intended for audiences 17 and older. The rating reflects the film's combat violence, military action sequences, and the overall intensity expected from a war-action thriller set in a conflict zone.
What are similar movies to Sniper: Reloaded?
If you enjoyed Sniper: Reloaded, check out the earlier entries in the franchise — Sniper 2 (2002) and Sniper 3 (2004). For broader military action, Enemy at the Gates (2001) and Full Metal Jacket (1987) are classics worth revisiting. The newer Sniper: Legacy (2014) and Sniper: Ultimate Kill (2017) continue Brandon Beckett's story.
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