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The Crying Game
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THE CRYING GAME

"...play it at your own risk."

19921h 52m6.8 TMDb

Directed by Neil Jordan

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Fergus

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Jude

Jaye Davidson

Jaye Davidson

Dil

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Jody

Adrian Dunbar

Adrian Dunbar

Maguire

Breffni McKenna

Breffni McKenna

Tinker

Joe Savino

Joe Savino

Eddie

Birdy Sweeney

Birdy Sweeney

Tommy

Movie Vibe

Suspense9.5
Emotion7.2
Complexity6.7
Humor5
Realism7.8
Action5
Darkness7.6

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • fans of purely lighthearted entertainment

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