The Firm

Name: The Firm
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1993-06-30
Duration: 2 h 34 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook, Terry Kinney

1993·Movie·R·154 min·★ 6.7(2,315)

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“Power can be murder to resist.”

Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...

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About The Firm

The Firm is a 1993 English-language drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Sydney Pollack. The cast is led by Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman. It has a runtime of 2h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.

The Firm was produced by Mirage Enterprises, Paramount Pictures, and Davis Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 30, 1993, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $42 million, it went on to gross $270 million worldwide.

Director: Sydney Pollack
Writers: Robert Towne, David Rabe, David Rayfiel
Release date: June 30, 1993
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $42 million
Box office: $270 million
Production: Mirage Enterprises, Paramount Pictures, Davis Entertainment

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The Firm cast & crew

The Firm was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Robert Towne, David Rabe, and David Rayfiel.

The cast features Tom Cruise as Mitch McDeere, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Abby McDeere, Gene Hackman as Avery Tolar, Hal Holbrook as Oliver Lambert, Terry Kinney as Lamar Quinn, and Wilford Brimley as William Devasher.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by Scott Rudin and Lindsay Doran.

Is The Firm worth watching?

The Firm holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 2,315 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 34m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, mystery, and thriller, The Firm is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Firm

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