---
title: "Shooter"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shooter-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 7485
imdb_id: "tt0822854"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 124
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 5517
content_rating: "R"
---

# Shooter (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shooter-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shooter is a 2007 film centered on a former Marine sniper named Bob Lee Swagger who lives in seclusion after a past military mission ends in disaster. His quiet life is interrupted when a high-profile government official approaches him with a request to help prevent an assassination attempt against the President of the United States. Swagger agrees to assist, but he is soon double-crossed and framed for the crime. As the target of a massive nationwide manhunt, he is forced to go on the run to clear his name. Throughout his journey, Swagger works to identify the true assassin and uncover the individuals responsible for the conspiracy against him. His pursuit of the truth leads him to confront powerful and corrupt leaders within the government. The narrative follows his efforts to expose those who set him up and his quest for revenge against the figures who orchestrated the plot. The film depicts his struggle to survive while navigating a complex web of betrayal and political corruption.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A retired Marine sniper is framed for an assassination attempt and must clear his name."

### Why Watch
- intense action sequences
- engaging premise of a man against the system

### Caveats & Content Note
- fast-paced plot may feel dense
- heavy reliance on action tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense action sequences and themes of political corruption.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, action-packed, gritty, conspiratorial

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Starz Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Antoine Fuqua
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, di Bonaventura Pictures, Grosvenor Park Impact Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Wahlberg** as *Bob Lee Swagger*
- **Michael Peña** as *Nick Memphis*
- **Danny Glover** as *Colonel Isaac Johnson*
- **Kate Mara** as *Sarah Fenn*
- **Elias Koteas** as *Jack Payne*
- **Rhona Mitra** as *Alourdes Galindo*
- **Jonathan Walker** as *Louis Dobbler*
- **Louis Ferreira** as *Howard Purnell*
- **Rade Šerbedžija** as *Michael Sandor*
- **Tate Donovan** as *Russ Turner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Bob Lee Swagger, a former Marine sniper.

### Q: Why does Swagger leave seclusion?
He is convinced by a government official to help prevent a plot against the President.

### Q: What happens to Swagger?
He is double-crossed and framed for the assassination attempt.

### Q: What is the main conflict?
Swagger must evade a nationwide manhunt while tracking the real killer.

### Q: What is the ultimate goal?
He seeks to uncover the truth behind his setup and find those responsible.

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