In the Name of the Father
“In the name of truth... In the name of justice... In the name of love.”
A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About In the Name of the Father
In the Name of the Father is a 1993 English-language drama film directed by Jim Sheridan. The cast is led by Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Emma Thompson. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
In the Name of the Father was produced by Hell's Kitchen and made in Ireland. It was released on December 27, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $66 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jim Sheridan
- Writers
- Jim Sheridan, Terry George
- Release date
- December 27, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $66 million
- Production
- Hell's Kitchen
In the Name of the Father cast & crew
In the Name of the Father was directed by Jim Sheridan and written by Jim Sheridan and Terry George.
The cast features Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon, Pete Postlethwaite as Giuseppe Conlon, Emma Thompson as Gareth Peirce, John Lynch as Paul Hill, Corin Redgrave as Robert Dixon, and Beatie Edney as Carole Richardson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Jones, cinematography is by Peter Biziou, and it was produced by Jim Sheridan and Gabriel Byrne.
Is In the Name of the Father worth watching?
In the Name of the Father holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 1,980 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, In the Name of the Father is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of In the Name of the Father
Daniel Day-Lewis
Gerry Conlon
Pete Postlethwaite
Giuseppe Conlon
Emma Thompson
Gareth Peirce
John Lynch
Paul Hill
Corin Redgrave
Robert Dixon
Beatie Edney
Carole Richardson
John Benfield
Chief PO Barker
Paterson Joseph
Benbay
Marie Jones
Sarah Conlon
Gerard McSorley
Belfast Detective Pavis
Frank Harper
Ronnie Smalls
Mark Sheppard
Paddy Armstrong
In the Name of the Father — FAQs
▸Where can I watch In the Name of the Father in United States?
In the Name of the Father is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is In the Name of the Father in?
In the Name of the Father is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is In the Name of the Father?
In the Name of the Father runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is In the Name of the Father rated?
In the Name of the Father is rated R. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 1,980 ratings.
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