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The Firm

1989Movie1 h 10 min

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–81%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–81%

Summary

A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organised gang of football hooligans. When 'The Firm' decide to confront a rival gang, it ends in tragedy.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Alan Clarke
Written by
Al Hunter Ashton
Produced by
David M. Thompson

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Facts

February 26, 1989 · 1 h 10 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
February 26, 1989
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Heroism, Adaptational Jerkass, Cigarette of Anxiety +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Firm?"

Questions about The Firm

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Where can I stream The Firm?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Firm is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Firm worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Will I feel good after watching The Firm?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Firm use?

Adaptational HeroismAdaptational JerkassCigarette of AnxietyWhat Happened to the Mouse?To Be Lawful or GoodFailed a Spot CheckNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Punctuated PoundingXanatos GambitKnow When to Fold 'EmSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerAdaptation Distillationand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 tropes for it, including Adaptational Heroism, Adaptational Jerkass, and Cigarette of Anxiety.