---
title: "Sharper"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sharper-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 717980
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Sharper (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sharper-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sharper is a film first released in 2023. Catalogued under Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by A24, Picturestart, fortysixty. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wealthy New York family unravels as hidden lies and a heist ignite betrayal."

### Why Watch
- Complex web of secrets and theft
- Stylish New York setting
- Directed by Benjamin Caron

### Caveats & Content Note
- Disjointed storytelling can hinder engagement
- Serves more as a diversion than a profound thriller
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature crime themes and tense deception, suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, thriller, twisty, urban, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/sharper-2023#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Benjamin Caron
- **Networks / Studios**: A24, Picturestart, fortysixty

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Julianne Moore** as *Madeline Phillips*
- **Sebastian Stan** as *Max*
- **Justice Smith** as *Tom*
- **Briana Middleton** as *Sandra*
- **John Lithgow** as *Richard Hobbes*
- **Darren Goldstein** as *Pat Braddock*
- **Phillip Johnson Richardson** as *Det. Collins*
- **Kerry Flanagan** as *Larusso*
- **David Pittu** as *David (Lawyer)*
- **Quincy Dunn-Baker** as *William Tyler*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Sharper?
Benjamin Caron directed the film.

### Q: What genre does Sharper belong to?
It is classified as a crime thriller.

### Q: When was Sharper released in the United States?
It was released on February 10, 2023 in the US.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 55 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise of Sharper?
A small wealthy family in New York is torn apart by secrets, lies, and a theft.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sharper — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/717980)
- [Sharper (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharper_(film))
- [Sharper (2023) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt12573454/)
- [Sharper 68% (2023) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/725044-sharper)
- [Sharper (2023) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1220349-sharper/prehled/)
- [Sharper movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/sharper-movie-review-2023)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*