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In the Name of the Father

1993Movie2 h 13 minR

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic848.3Rotten Tomatoes94%95%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and direction.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

In the name of truth... In the name of justice... In the name of love.

A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.

Feels like

  • Gripping Legal Drama
  • Biographical Injustice
  • Powerful Performances
  • Historical Thriller
  • Emotional & Moving
  • Family Resilience
  • Political Conspiracy
  • Social Commentary
  • Courtroom Battle

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Jim Sheridan
Written by
Jim Sheridan, Terry George
Produced by
Jim Sheridan
Music by
Trevor Jones

Everyone

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Facts

December 27, 1993 · 2 h 13 min · R

Released
December 27, 1993
Runtime
2 h 13 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Ireland
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$66 million
Available in
81 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Green-Eyed Monster, Framing the Guilty Party, Blatant Lies +9

  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Framing the Guilty Party
  • Blatant Lies
  • Karma Houdini
  • Faux Affably Evil
  • Kangaroo Court
  • Despair Event Horizon
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Nice Guy
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Dirty Coward
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold

12 of 41 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Name of the Father?"

Questions about In the Name of the Father

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In the Name of the Father?

In the United States, you can rent or buy In the Name of the Father from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is In the Name of the Father worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 84).

Is In the Name of the Father plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was In the Name of the Father a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$66 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $66 million worldwide, 5.1 times its budget.

What tropes does In the Name of the Father use?

Green-Eyed MonsterFraming the Guilty PartyBlatant LiesKarma HoudiniFaux Affably EvilKangaroo CourtDespair Event HorizonGrey-and-Gray MoralityNice GuyHypocritical HumorDirty CowardJerk with a Heart of Goldand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Green-Eyed Monster, Framing the Guilty Party, and Blatant Lies.