Some of thebest movies ever madecome from long before 1973.

Evidently,The Stingis the most “classic” Hollywood film on the entire streaming service.

New movies draw in new viewers, andNetflixhas seemingly decided to leave old films in the dust.

Robert Redford holding up a newspaper with Paul Newman standing behind him in The Sting (1973)

Set in the 1930s, the film intricately combines elements of suspense, deception, and humor.

Emily Carrey as Harriet playing on her phone in Geek Girl

The Handmaid’s Tale - June and flag of Gilead

Paul Newman and Robert Redford in an oil painting at the start of The Sting and Phoebe Dynevor in Bridgerton

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Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) and John Hooker (Robert Redford) at the end of The Sting (1973)

The Sting is a 1973 film directed by George Roy Hill, featuring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as con artists who team up to execute a complex scam against a powerful mob boss. Set in the 1930s, the film intricately combines elements of suspense, deception, and humor. It was well-received for its engaging plot and period-authentic production design, going on to win multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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The Sting is a 1973 film directed by George Roy Hill, featuring Paul Newman and Robert Redford as con artists who team up to execute a complex scam against a powerful mob boss. Set in the 1930s, the film intricately combines elements of suspense, deception, and humor. It was well-received for its engaging plot and period-authentic production design, going on to win multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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