The Devil's Own
Seen it?1997 | 107 min | Crime, Thriller, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$141 million worldwide on a $90 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 219K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan J. Pakula
- Harrison FordTom O'Meara
- Brad PittRory Devaney
- Margaret ColinSheila O'Meara
- Rubén BladesEdwin Diaz
- Treat WilliamsBilly Burke
- George HearnPeter Fitzsimmons
- Mitchell RyanChief Jim Kelly
- Natascha McElhoneMegan Doherty
- Paul RonanSean Phelan
- Simon JonesHarry Sloan