New on Prime Video | Snitch (2013) | StreamingGuide.ca

In “Snitch”, Dwayne Johnson plays John Matthews, a father who goes undercover in a drug cartel to save his son Jason from a long prison sentence. After Jason is imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, John strikes a dangerous deal with the DEA and the district attorney, diving into a perilous criminal underworld. Amidst betrayals and deadly encounters, including a high-stakes operation near the Mexican border and a tense showdown with the cartel, John’s mission becomes a thrilling race against time, pushing him to the brink for his son’s freedom. The film culminates in a daring plan to ensnare the cartel’s kingpin, leading to an intense chase and a strategic coup that could either save John and his son or cost them everything.

Length: 1h 52m
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Action
This Title is: Gritty and Thrilling

Snitch is New on Prime Video in Canada!

Trailer

Cast

Dwayne Johnson as John Matthews
Barry Pepper as Agent Cooper
Susan Sarandon as Joanne Keeghan
Benjamin Bratt as Juan Carlos “El Topo” Pintera

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: PG-13

The movie contains themes of drug trafficking, violence, and some intense action sequences.

Trivia

Based on true events related to federal drug policy and its impact on sentencing.
Directed and co-written by Ric Roman Waugh, known for his work on action thrillers.
Dwayne Johnson’s role as John Matthews is considered one of his biggest movie roles at the time.

Our Review

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Snitch delivers a gripping and heartfelt story of a father’s determination to save his son, highlighted by Dwayne Johnson’s compelling performance. While the movie impresses with its action sequences and moral dilemmas, it sometimes struggles with pacing and depth in its supporting characters. Nonetheless, it’s a solid action thriller that successfully blends real-world issues with cinematic storytelling, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of the genre.