The Crying Game

Name: The Crying Game
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1992-09-02
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 6.8

1992 · Movie · R · 112 min · ★ 6.8 · 93% critics

CrimeDramaThriller

An Irish Republican Army member forms an unexpected bond with a kidnapped British soldier held in his custody, despite warnings from fellow members. The soldier asks him to visit his girlfriend in London, and the search that follows turns into a tense, emotionally charged detour as old colleagues close in.

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Years: 1992
Release date: 1992-09-02
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 112 min
Critic score: 93/100
TMDB rating: 6.8/10 (847 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy The Crying Game if you want a risky, emotionally driven thriller that keeps changing direction and stays memorable long after; Not for you if you dislike major surprises or prefer straight, consistent genre stories like The Negotiator or Mona Lisa.

Pros: wildly memorable; compelling relationship; genre-changing thrills | Cons: slow pace; confusing shifts; mixed reception