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In the Line of Fire

1993·Movie
2h 8min·R
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

An assassin on the loose. A president in danger. Only one man stands between them…

Veteran Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan is a man haunted by his failure to save President Kennedy while serving protection detail in Dallas. Thirty years later, a man calling himself "Booth" threatens the life of the current President, forcing Horrigan to come back to protection detail to confront the ghosts from his past.
Political ThrillerSecret ServicePresidential ThreatRedemptionSuspensefulCat and Mouse GameMoral ConflictAssassination PlotClint Eastwood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream In the Line of Fire legally?

In the Line of Fire is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and MGM+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In the Line of Fire worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In the Line of Fire rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is In the Line of Fire?

2 h 8 min

In the Line of Fire runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In the Line of Fire?

Critics85
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate In the Line of Fire higher (85) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was In the Line of Fire a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$177 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $177 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

What language is In the Line of Fire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch In the Line of Fire?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In the Line of Fire in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In the Line of Fire use?

Suicide by CopYou Need to Get LaidDude, Where's My Respect?ForeshadowingDon't Make Me Destroy YouAlas, Poor VillainIronic Echo555Batman Cold OpenBerserk ButtonCovert Emergency CallHollywood Lawand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 storytelling tropes for In the Line of Fire, including Suicide by Cop, You Need to Get Laid, Dude, Where's My Respect?.