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The Devil's Own

1997Movie1 h 47 minR

CrimeThriller
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic525.9Rotten Tomatoes34%41%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic525.9Rotten Tomatoes34%41%

Summary

Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Alan J. Pakula
Written by
Kevin Jarre, David Aaron Cohen, Vincent Patrick
Produced by
Robert F. Colesberry, Lawrence Gordon
Music by
James Horner

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Facts

March 13, 1997 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
March 13, 1997
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$90 million
Box office
$141 million
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Manly Tears, Fleeing Suspects, Officer O'Hara +9

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Devil's Own?"

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Where can I stream The Devil's Own?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, The Devil's Own streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is The Devil's Own worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is The Devil's Own okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does The Devil's Own use?

Manly TearsFleeing SuspectsOfficer O'HaraThe TroublesFaux Affably EvilFreudian ExcuseToken RomanceMortal Wound RevealArc WordsInstant Death BulletCradling Your KillPapa Wolfand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Manly Tears, Fleeing Suspects, and Officer O'Hara.