Sneakers (1992)
Ranked 3 of 7 thriller films by recommenders
People recommend this hacker film as a lasting, must-watch movie that still holds up well for newer generations of viewers.
People recommend this hacker film as a lasting, must-watch movie that still holds up well for newer generations of viewers.
7 people gave an opinion
- recommend it
- 7
- criticize it
- 0
- approval share
- 100%
Recommended in 4 of 13 months
- November 2025: recommended
- December 2025: not recommended
- January 2026: not recommended
- February 2026: recommended
- March 2026: not recommended
- April 2026: not recommended
- May 2026: not recommended
- June 2026: not recommended
- July 2026: not recommended
- August 2026: not recommended
- September 2026: recommended
- October 2026: not recommended
- November 2026: recommended (month in progress)
Why it doesn’t carry the badge
- 7 people recommend itNeeds 10 or more, not met.
- Nobody criticizes itNeeds 2 to 1 or better, met.
- Recommended in 4 of 13 monthsNeeds 4 or more, met.
The same three rules apply to every product, and the badge can’t be bought. How the badge works
What people say about it
The reasons people give, with the number of comments that give each one. Open a reason to read what they said.
Why people recommend it
Each mark is one comment
Holds up over time
“I think this movie is a must for every generation.”
Comment from 7 Sep 2026 in “Sneakers (1992 Film)” “the best movie that stands up is sneakers”
Comment from 7 Feb 2026 in “Hackers (1995) Animated Experience” Often mentioned alongside War Games
“along with Sneakers and War Games”
Comment from 7 Feb 2026 in “Hackers (1995) Animated Experience” “Sneakers (1992) also worth a look”
Comment from 5 Nov 2025 in “The Hacker’s Manifesto (1986)”
Other thriller films people recommend
The four most recommended other thriller films, with the same counts for each, so you can compare like for like. The tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs.
| Product | Recommend | Criticize | Approval | Months | Owned | Badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackers (1995) | 69 | 10 | 87% | 8 | 31 yrs3 owners | Approved |
| Pulp Fiction | 13 | 2 | 87% | 4 | — | Approved |
| Sneakers (1992)This page | 7 | 0 | 100% | 4 | — | — |
| Heat (1995 film) | 6 | 0 | 100% | 4 | — | — |
| Nightcrawler (2014 film) | 6 | 0 | 100% | 3 | — | — |
What people said
5 of the 7 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.
“I think this movie is a must for every generation.”
“along with Sneakers and War Games”
“the best movie that stands up is sneakers”
“that really captured my imagination and had a real lasting impact on my life”
“Sneakers (1992) also worth a look”
Counts come from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026. How we count. Report a mistake.