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Patriot Games

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Patriot Games

R

Released Jun 5, 1992

1h 56m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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When former CIA agent Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) hampers an IRA terrorist attack in London, he kills one of the terrorists. The dead man's brother, another member of the group named Sean Miller (Sean Bean), is arrested but quickly escapes. Vowing revenge against Ryan, Miller travels to the United States, where he forces Ryan's wife (Anne Archer) and daughter (Thora Birch) into a car accident that badly injures them. This convinces Ryan to rejoin the CIA in order to track down Miller.

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Critics Consensus

Patriot Games doesn't win many points for verisimilitude, but some entertaining set pieces -- and Harrison Ford in the central role -- more than compensate for its flaws.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

There are some issues with the film — it dumbed down Clancy’s book to such an extent that the author distanced himself from the production — but Ford is terrific.

Feb 1, 2024

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

Patriot Games crackles with tension.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 6, 2023

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Jack Mathews

Newsday

There's not an ounce of plausibility to be found anywhere in the plot, or among its cast of characters, but it does have its moments. Australian director Phillip Noyce is a wild man with action scenes, and Ford remains [appealing].

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 6, 2023

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Jorge Cámara

La Opinion

A very effective action and adventure film based on the novel by Tom Clancy. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 6, 2023

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Ángel Fernández-Santos

El Pais (Spain)

A trashy movie, a petulant stupidity, but Ford ennobles it. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 6, 2023

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Jack Garner

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

In many ways expanding the legacy of the best James Bond films, Patriot Games combines intelligence, technology and a strong emotional thread, drawing audiences into a taut, action-packed thrill ride.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 6, 2023

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Purple G

They did Anne Archer dirty. Offensive patriarchal drool.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/25/25

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Audience Member

I liked this movie after I rewatched it and it’s more of an action thriller than I remember! Sean Bean and Harrison Ford act really well in the movie and you can really feel the fear and intensity throughout it. It is a bit old-fashioned in quite a few ways, however I can see myself really liking this movie if I saw it in theaters back in the early 1990s. The IRA is a fascinating group to study in history as well, being considered terrorists by many but also freedom fighters with a somewhat relatable cause. Nevertheless, here it is personal and all about the revenge which made me invested! Harrison Ford is truly in everything good!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/28/25

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Jerod S

Clancy's novel on the big screen with Harrison Ford...the story and film hold up well after so many years.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Garrett B

1st half was getting interesting but slowly dwindling later on. Not worth the time.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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KB B

It was pretty good but very dated. Using the models for the boat chase scene was pretty obvious. Also one could see spraying water instead of driving rain during the chase scene as well. Harrison Ford was excellent as usual. Watch if there's nothing else on.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/24/24

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Chuck D

Decently entertaining action flick.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/21/24

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Synopsis

When former CIA agent Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) hampers an IRA terrorist attack in London, he kills one of the terrorists. The dead man's brother, another member of the group named Sean Miller (Sean Bean), is arrested but quickly escapes. Vowing revenge against Ryan, Miller travels to the United States, where he forces Ryan's wife (Anne Archer) and daughter (Thora Birch) into a car accident that badly injures them. This convinces Ryan to rejoin the CIA in order to track down Miller.

Director: Phillip Noyce
Producer: Mace Neufeld, Robert Rehme
Screenwriter: Donald Stewart, W. Peter Iliff, Steven Zaillian
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 5, 1992, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 24, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $82.7M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Surround

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