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Patriot Games

Patriot Games

Drama · Action · Thriller · 1992

When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets Jack and his family as revenge.

Movie details

Patriot Games

“Not for honor. Not for country. For his wife and child.”

1992 Drama · Action · Thriller 1h 57m

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6.7 / 10

Community rating

When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets Jack and his family as revenge.

CriticWise case file

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Phillip Noyce

Written by

Donald E. Stewart · W. Peter Iliff

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Jack Ryan

Anne Archer

Anne Archer

Dr. Caroline "Cathy" Ryan

Thora Birch

Thora Birch

Sally Ryan

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

Sean Miller

Patrick Bergin

Patrick Bergin

Kevin O'Donnell

Polly Walker

Polly Walker

Annette

James Fox

James Fox

Lord William Holmes

Court is in session

Put Patriot Games on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.