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The Firm

2009·Movie
1h 30min·NR

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The Firm fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, crime, and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Set in the 1980s, Dom is a teenager who finds himself drawn into the charismatic world of football 'casuals,influenced by the firm's top boy, Bex. Accepted by the gang for his fast mouth and sense of humor, Dom soon becomes one the boys. But as Bex and his gang clash with rival firms across the country and the violence spirals out of control, Dom realizes he wants out - until he learns it's not that easy to simply walk away.
Football Casuals80s BritainGang ViolenceComing-of-AgeCrime DramaWorking ClassNostalgicSocial CommentaryBritish Subculture

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Firm

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Firm legally?

The Firm is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Firm worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Firm rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Firm?

1 h 30 min

The Firm runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Firm?

Critics67
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate The Firm higher (67) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Firm in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Firm?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Firm in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Firm use?

Adaptational HeroismAdaptational JerkassPapa WolfBait-and-SwitchInsistent TerminologyIntimidating Revenue ServiceKnow When to Fold 'EmFaux Affably EvilPlot-Based Voice CancellationCigarette of AnxietyCovert Distress CodeBetrayal Insuranceand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for The Firm, including Adaptational Heroism, Adaptational Jerkass, Papa Wolf.