When will Apple TV+'s 'Sharper' release? From plot to release date, here's all you need to know

Apple TV+ has released a trailer for the upcoming movie which stars Sebastian Stan and Julianne Moore as a mother-son con artist duo
Sebastian Stan in 'Sharper' (Apple TV+/Youtube)
Sebastian Stan in 'Sharper' (Apple TV+/Youtube)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Apple TV+ HQ seems to be buzzing with good ideas, as the streaming service that launched in late 2019 has a delectable lineup of projects scheduled for 2023. Apple TV+ had a fantastic 2022, with some acclaimed premieres like 'Amsterdam' and 'Bullet Train'. However, 'Sharper', the new addition to its catalog, seems to signify the streaming service's slight shift towards comedy-thriller movies.

The cast of 'Sharper' is promising and the trailer hints at a gripping storyline. The movie is directed by Benjamin Caron, known for his work in 'Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This' and 'Wallander: The Troubled Man'. 

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Apple TV+ has several other films in the pipeline for 2023, like 'Killers of the Flower Moon', and 'Napoleon'. With only a teaser released, here is everything we know about the upcoming comedic thriller 'Sharper'.

When will 'Sharper' release?

The thriller-comedy 'Sharper' is scheduled to come out on February 17, 2023.

How can I watch 'Sharper'?

'Sharper' will be exclusively available on Apple TV+ and will also be released in theaters across America.

Who’s acting in 'Sharper'?

'Sharper' has a versatile bunch of actors, including Sebastian Stan (Max), Briana Middleton (Sandra), Julianne Moore (Madeline Hobbes), Justice Smith (Tom), and John Lithgow (Richard Hobbes). 

What is the plot of 'Sharper'?

Going by the trailer, the story is about perception, lies, and motivation. Max, a con artist (Sebastian Stan), is seen scamming his way across Manhattan billionaires. But the twist is that Max's mom Madeline, played by Julianne Moore, is in on it too. The mother-son con artist team robs Manhattan's wealthy in order to survive. As the plot unfolds, their lies start to catch up with them, and their ambitions for money and power will be obscured by lust and jealousy. 

What is the buzz around 'Sharper'?

Usually, Apple TV+ never insists on theater releases for their productions, but 'Sharper' will have a silver screen opening. Take a look at the official trailer of 'Sharper'.



 

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