Sniper movies have captivated audiences for decades, combining precision marksmanship, high-stakes missions, and psychological warfare into gripping narratives. From military dramas to action-packed thrillers, these films showcase the intense world of snipers, where a single shot can change the course of history.
One of the most iconic sniper films is American Sniper (2014), based on the true story of Chris Kyle, the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history. It provides a deep dive into the emotional and physical toll of being a sniper. Other notable entries in the genre include Sniper: Ultimate Kill (2017) and Sniper: Assassin’s End (2020), which are part of the long-running Sniper film series that blends espionage with expert shooting skills.
Some films focus on historical or real-world events, such as The White Raven (2022), which tells the story of a Ukrainian sniper, and Juba: The Iraqi Sniper, the Untold Story (2018), a documentary-style film about a mysterious marksman in the Iraq War. D.C. Sniper (2010) and I, Sniper: The Washington Killers (2020) examine the chilling real-life accounts of sniper attacks that terrorized communities.
Sniper-themed action games have also inspired movies, such as Sniper Elite (2014) and Sniper: Ghost Warrior (2010), which bring tactical combat and long-range shooting into the gaming and cinematic world. Other films, like Detective Conan: The Sniper from Another Dimension (2014), even introduce sniper elements into animated thrillers.
The fascination with snipers in cinema and gaming stems from the combination of skill, patience, and deadly accuracy required in their craft. Whether set on the battlefield, in urban warfare, or deep behind enemy lines, sniper films continue to provide audiences with heart-pounding suspense and strategic action, making them a staple of the action and war movie genres.
1. Sniper: Ultimate Kill (2017)
2. Sniper: Assassin’s End (2020)
3. American Sniper (2014)
4. Sniper: G.R.I.T. – Global Response & Intelligence Team (2023)
5. Sniper: Rogue Mission (2022)
6. Sniper. The White Raven (2022)
7. Sniper: Ghost Shooter (2016)
8. Sniper: Reloaded (2011)
9. Fortress: Sniper’s Eye (2022)
10. Sniper: Legacy (2014)
11. Sniper: Special Ops (2016)
12. Sniper (2020)
13. Snipers (2022)
14. The Washington Snipers (2013)
15. Sniper Elite (2014)
16. Sniper Elite 5 (2022)
17. The Sniper (2009)
18. Sniper: Vengeance (2023)
19. Sniper (2021)
20. Siberian Sniper (2021)
21. Sniper Elite 4 (2017)
22. Juji zhi wang: Ansha (2022)
22. I, Sniper: The Washington Killers (2020)
23. Sniper Assassin: Shoot to Kill (2014)
24. Sniper: Inside the Crosshairs (2009)
25. A Sniper’s War (2018)
26. Sniper (2020)
27. D.C. Sniper (2010)
28. Detective Conan: The Sniper from Another Dimension (2014)
29. The Sniper (2015)
30. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 (2017)
31. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 (2021)
32. Sniper Elite 3 (2014)
33. Sniper: Weapon of Retaliation (2009)
34. Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts (2019)
35. Juba: The Iraqi Sniper, the Untold Story (2018)
36. Legend of the American Sniper (2017)
37. Sniper (2014)
38. Sniper: Deadliest Missions (2010)
39. 5 Dangerous Sniper of Free Fire (2022)
40. The Sniper (2020)
41. Sniper Pug (2014)
42. Sniper: Ghost Warrior (2010)
