The Sting (1973)
0.1320Canon Score · ranked #211 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Why it ranks #211
Every list on which The Sting appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #39 / 101 |
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #62 / 78 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #127 / 500 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #323 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #655 / 1041 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Academy Award Best Picture winners | Award | Winner |