Patriot Games
Seen it?1992 | 117 min | Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
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It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets Jack and his family as revenge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$178 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 379K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phillip Noyce
- Harrison FordJack Ryan
- Anne ArcherDr. Caroline "Cathy" Ryan
- Thora BirchSally Ryan
- Sean BeanSean Miller
- Patrick BerginKevin O'Donnell
- Polly WalkerAnnette
- James FoxLord William Holmes
- Samuel L. JacksonLt. Cmdr. Robby Jackson
- James Earl JonesAdm. James Greer
- Richard HarrisPaddy O'Neil