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The Informant

1997Movie1 h 45 minR

57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–43%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–43%

Summary

A former Irish Republican Army fighter, Gingy McAnally (Anthony Brophy), is reluctant about being called back into service after serving time in prison.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Jim McBride
Written by
Nicholas Meyer
Produced by
Leon Falk
Music by
Shane MacGowan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 15, 1997 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
March 15, 1997
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, War, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
Ireland, United States
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Snowball Lie, Logical Fallacies, Book Dumb +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Informant?"

Questions about The Informant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Informant?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Informant worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3).

Will I feel good after watching The Informant?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Informant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Informant use?

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TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Snowball Lie, Logical Fallacies, and Book Dumb.