The Devil's Own (1997) movie poster

The Devil's Own (1997)

"They come from different worlds. They fight for different causes. Now, two men from opposite sides of the law are about to go to war."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 43% (RT: 34%, MC: 52) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeThrillerDrama

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Runtime
1h 47m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (1,328 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
34%
Metacritic
52
Cast
Harrison Ford as Tom O'Meara
Brad Pitt as Rory Devaney
Margaret Colin as Sheila O'Meara
Rubรฉn Blades as Edwin Diaz
Treat Williams as Billy Burke
George Hearn as Peter Fitzsimmons
Mitchell Ryan as Chief Jim Kelly
Natascha McElhone as Megan Doherty
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,328 votes. Critics scored it lower at 43%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Devil's Own, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of The Devil's Own was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • The iconic poster for The Devil's Own was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

The Devil's Own is a 1997 crime, thriller, drama film directed by Alan J. Pakula. 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. The film has been rated by 1,328 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, The Devil's Own delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Devil's Own (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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