What genre is The Crying Game?

The Crying Game is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Who stars in The Crying Game?

Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Ralph Brown, Jim Broadbent appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Crying Game?

Neil Jordan directed The Crying Game.

How long is The Crying Game?

The Crying Game runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).

Is The Crying Game worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Crying Game?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Crying Game (1992)

Name: The Crying Game
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1992
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Ralph Brown, Jim Broadbent

Movie 1h 52m ★ 6.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Crime Drama Thriller

Where to watch

Dating from 1992, The Crying Game sits in the crime, drama and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Neil Jordan. The cast includes Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea and Forest Whitaker. The running time is 1h 52m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.

Synopsis

Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.

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Questions about The Crying Game

What genre is The Crying Game?: The Crying Game is categorised as Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in The Crying Game?: Miranda Richardson, Stephen Rea, Forest Whitaker, Ralph Brown, Jim Broadbent appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Crying Game?: Neil Jordan directed The Crying Game.
How long is The Crying Game?: The Crying Game runs for 1h 52m (112 minutes).
Is The Crying Game worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Crying Game?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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