The Devil's Own

R

Released Mar 26, 1997

1 hr. 50 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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41 Reviews

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As a favor to a friend, policeman Tom O'Meara (Harrison Ford) lets visiting Irishman Rory Devaney (Brad Pitt) stay with him and his family in New York City. Rory's visit is quiet at first, but when Tom and his wife, Sheila (Margaret Colin), return home one day, they're accosted by intruders. Tom soon realizes that Rory is in the Irish Republican Army. When it becomes clear that Rory's stateside trip is part of an effort to transport illegal guns to Dublin, Tom is compelled to stop him.

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Ken K

I honestly don't know what this low rating is all about. I fooking love this movie. Great acting. Compelling story. Good balance of tense, happy, and sad moments. Even Brad Pitt's accent grows on you after a while. Seriously, I love it. Have a Guiness and give it a try.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/24

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Van J

A young Brad Pitt played his role well, displaying early in his career the versatility he brings to a film. The idea didn't meet the execution from a writing standpoint, but the storyline and acting were enough to make it an enjoyable film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/11/23

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Jess D

An amazing character study and tragedy of two characters. Ford and Pitt's chemistry and scenes are beyond reproach.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/19/23

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This movie was predictable and full of clichés but also highlighted the extremely violent experiences of Ireland during the "troubles" and the complicated nature of trying to address it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Rachel R

"This isn't an American story..." or a particularly interesting one either. It's fine.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/26/22

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georgan g

With such poor ratings I wasn't expecting much, but I like both Ford & Pitt so gave it a try. It was so much more than a revenge flick. The emotional damage of war was shown in violent detail. Yet the heart of this movie was the relationship between the main characters.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Alan J. Pakula

Director

Harrison Ford

Tom O'Meara

Brad Pitt

Rory Devaney

Margaret Colin

Sheila O'Meara

Rubén Blades

Edwin Diaz

Treat Williams

Billy Burke

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Duane Byrge

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A beguiling but ultimately leaden tale of moral conflict.

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David Ansen

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Fortunately for us (and for Pakula), Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt are bona fide movie stars: their charisma is a considerable compensation.

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Carol Buckland

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While this film runs almost two hours, it seems longer because of the pacing.

Jan 5, 2018

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David Nusair

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...a watchable thriller that ultimately fares best in its compelling first half...

Rated: 2.5/4

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Dennis Schwartz

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An engrossing but disappointing big-budget political suspense film, that never becomes exceptional.

Rated: B-

Mar 26, 2016

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Joe Leydon

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The good news is, The Devil's Own doesn't live down to its reputation.

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Synopsis

As a favor to a friend, policeman Tom O'Meara (Harrison Ford) lets visiting Irishman Rory Devaney (Brad Pitt) stay with him and his family in New York City. Rory's visit is quiet at first, but when Tom and his wife, Sheila (Margaret Colin), return home one day, they're accosted by intruders. Tom soon realizes that Rory is in the Irish Republican Army. When it becomes clear that Rory's stateside trip is part of an effort to transport illegal guns to Dublin, Tom is compelled to stop him.

Director: Alan J. Pakula
Executive Producer: Donald Laventhall, Lloyd Levin, Karen L. Thorson
Screenwriter: Vincent Patrick, Kevin Jarre
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Columbia Tristar
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 26, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround, SDDS

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