Snitch

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Snitch

PG-13

Released Feb 22, 2013

1h 52m

Crime

Drama

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At 18 years old, Jason receives a mandatory 10-year prison sentence after being caught with a package that contained illegal drugs, although he was unaware of its contents. His father, businessman John Matthews (Dwayne Johnson), is devastated. When Jason turns down a chance to lessen his sentence by manufacturing evidence to implicate someone else, John begs to be sent under cover instead, but the already dangerous venture turns deadly after he exposes a major player in the Mexican drug trade.

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Critics Consensus

Though it features one of Dwayne Johnson's more thoughtful performances, the presentation of Snitch's underlying message is muddled by lackluster storytelling and some tonal inconsistencies.

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

Snitch runs close to two hours, and it's a credit to Summit Entertainment that they didn't reduce it to 90 minutes of Mexican drug loons trying to run John's truck off the highway.

Jan 6, 2014

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Snitch wants to be Breaking Bad. When the camera's on Johnson, it's just bad.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 22, 2013

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Teeth are gritted, shaven-heads stroked, families hugged, moist-eyes blinked - but it's the sight of big things getting smashed to pieces that endures, and ultimately bores.

Jun 22, 2013

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

A surprisingly slick and intense thriller but one with very little staying power.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 25, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

It's almost as if the film is trying to detail the manner in which inexperienced players inevitably lose out to both sides of the law.

Rated: 4/10

Dec 4, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Dwayne Johnson is clearly ready to tackle more complex cinematic fare.

Rated: 2.5/4.0

Sep 23, 2020

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Todd B

A good movie that's based on fighting for the welfare of family is what the Rock has embodied in action, crime, thriller. All for the love ❤️ of his son.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Mark K

Consider me eccentric, but I find it surprising that this movie has a 60% rating. Dwayne Johnson, known for his excellence, carries this film exceptionally well, maintaining a compelling pace. I strongly recommend watching it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/05/23

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Musical F

Decent movie with a prudent relatable and realistic plot. Not great by any means but worth a watch

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/10/23

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David

Good movie to kill an hour and 45 minutes. Acting was good - dialogue could have been better. Totally didn’t understand the scene with all those midgets - made no sense to the plot and came out of nowhere.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/23

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George H

This was 1:45 I'll never get back. I guess if you like Hollywood endings and unrealistic drug cartels then, this is a movie for you. Being a Snitch would bring a lot more problems for your family then was depicted in this movie. I understand it was based on true events but, maybe they should read the paper and find out what happens to you and yours if you double cross the Juarez cartel. It's Hollywood I get it but for once I'd like them to show a little more realism and, a little less "Hollywood". Dwayne Johnson should stick to action movies I just couldn't buy him being a subdued father.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/03/23

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William L

Must See! I loved the plot and the character development.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/26/23

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Synopsis

At 18 years old, Jason receives a mandatory 10-year prison sentence after being caught with a package that contained illegal drugs, although he was unaware of its contents. His father, businessman John Matthews (Dwayne Johnson), is devastated. When Jason turns down a chance to lessen his sentence by manufacturing evidence to implicate someone else, John begs to be sent under cover instead, but the already dangerous venture turns deadly after he exposes a major player in the Mexican drug trade.

Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Producer: Nigel Sinclair, Matt Jackson, Jonathan King, Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Alexander Yves Brunner, Tobin Armbrust
Screenwriter: Justin Haythe, Ric Roman Waugh
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Exclusive Media, Participant
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Violence|Drug Content)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 22, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.9M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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