Shooter (2007)
Antoine Fuqua's tense action thriller follows an elite Marine sniper framed for assassination and hunted across America.
Shooter - Movie Information
- Original Title: Shooter
- Release Year: 2007
- Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 4m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 22, 2007 (United States - R), April 13, 2007 (United Kingdom - 15), April 19, 2007 (Germany - 18), April 18, 2007 (France - 16), April 19, 2007 (Australia - M), April 19, 2007 (Brazil - 16), April 20, 2007 (Italy), April 6, 2007 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: Tirador (MX), 生死狙击 (CN), ザ・シューター 極大射程：2007 (JP), Atirador (BR), El tirador (AR), 더블 타겟 (KR), 狙擊生死線 (TW), คนระห่ำปืนเดือด (TH)
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures, di Bonaventura Pictures, Grosvenor Park Impact Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Shooter - Plot
A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profile government official convinces him to help thwart a plot to kill the President of the United States. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, Swagger becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. He goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why, eventually seeking revenge against some of the most powerful and corrupt leaders in the free world.
Shooter - Trailer
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Yesterday was about honor. Today is about justice.
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Shooter - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Antoine Fuqua
Main Cast
- Mark Wahlberg
- Michael Peña
- Danny Glover
- Kate Mara
- Elias Koteas
- Rhona Mitra
- Jonathan Walker
- Louis Ferreira
- Rade Šerbedžija
- Tate Donovan
Writers
- Jonathan Lemkin
Producers
- Lorenzo di Bonaventura
- Ric Kidney
Shooter - FAQs
Where can you stream Shooter (2007)?
Shooter (2007) is available to stream on Starz, Paramount+, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is Shooter based on a true story or a book?
Shooter is based on the 1993 novel Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter. The story is fictional, though it draws on real-world themes of military service, political corruption, and government conspiracies. The screenplay was adapted by Jonathan Lemkin.
Who plays Bob Lee Swagger in Shooter?
Mark Wahlberg plays Bob Lee Swagger, an elite Marine sniper who is framed for a presidential assassination attempt. The supporting cast includes Michael Peña as FBI agent Nick Memphis, Danny Glover as Colonel Isaac Johnson, Kate Mara as Sarah Fenn, and Ned Beatty as Senator Meachum.
What is Shooter (2007) about?
Shooter follows Bob Lee Swagger, a retired Marine sniper lured out of seclusion to help prevent a presidential assassination. He is double-crossed, framed for the very crime he was meant to stop, and becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt while racing to expose the real conspirators.
What is the age rating for Shooter (2007)?
Shooter is rated R in the United States by the MPA. The rating reflects strong violence, some language, and brief nudity. It is rated 15 in the United Kingdom, 18 in Germany, 16 in France and Brazil, and M in Australia.
Who directed Shooter and what is his style?
Shooter was directed by Antoine Fuqua, known for his kinetic, visceral action style seen in Training Day and The Equalizer. Fuqua brings a gritty, grounded intensity to the film, grounding the conspiracy thriller in physical realism and morally charged confrontations between individuals and institutional power.
How long is Shooter and when was it released?
Shooter has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes. It was released theatrically in the United States on March 22, 2007, followed by releases in South Korea on April 6, the United Kingdom on April 13, and several other countries throughout April 2007.
How was Shooter received by critics and audiences?
Shooter received mixed-to-positive reviews. Critics praised Mark Wahlberg's committed performance and Antoine Fuqua's taut direction, while some found the conspiracy plot formulaic. Audiences responded more enthusiastically, and the film earned approximately $95.7 million worldwide against a $61 million production budget.
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