The Crying Game

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The Crying Game

R

1992

1h 53m

Mystery & Thriller

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Irish Republican Army member Fergus (Stephen Rea) forms an unexpected bond with Jody (Forest Whitaker), a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude (Miranda Richardson) and Maguire (Adrian Dunbar). Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil (Jaye Davidson), in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.

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Critics Consensus

The Crying Game is famous for its shocking twist, but this thoughtful, haunting mystery grips the viewer from start to finish.

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Derek Smith

Slant Magazine

Jul 20, 2026

Neil Jordan’s landmark film is a strikingly humane and insightful examination of two troubled souls navigating the physical, social, and racial barriers that stand between them.

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Lynden Barber

Sydney Morning Herald

Dec 14, 2023

Here is a film that takes viewers on an unpredictable journey, tackling an ambitious variety of themes and ideas without ever losing the plot.

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Jan 11, 2023

3/4

Irish director Neil Jordan's compelling new film is both a political thriller and a love story, uniting various sexual and political currents into one dreamlike narrative.

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Joe Lipsett

The Queer Gaze (Podcast)

Sep 24, 2026

4/5

There's much more to this film than just the "trans twist." Jordan's film is deeply romantic and political, features fantastic performances by Richardson, Rea, and Davidson, who deserved so much more from Hollywood.

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Frank J. Avella

The Contending

Jul 28, 2026

A

Writer-director Jordan (Mona Lisa, The Miracle) crafted an intelligent, complex story that explores desire, allegiance, love and identity.

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Russell Rhodes

Birmingham Mail

Dec 14, 2023

The Crying Game could well be called the Best of Neil Jordan since the Irish director has gathered together everything that's worked in his more successful films.

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Mitch C

@PrimetimeMitch Mar 16, 2026

I always enjoy a British movie, particularly from the 80s and 90s. This was no different with strong performances from Stephen Rhea and Jaye Davidson telling a story which is somewhat different to what you expect from the first 15 minutes. It's thankfully not too war heavy but the escape from it all is very much the driving force with both lead characters trying to pull away from something they are not. The twist midway is very well crafted and shocking for it's time - again amplified by the scenes previous. It's well acted, powerful and an interesting soundtrack - solid and worth a rewatch.

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 18, 2025

I thought it was pretty good. I know it's iconic in the world of cinema. Good actors.

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Chris B

@Chris77445 Sep 7, 2025

It’s one of the oddest, most annoying piece of nonsense movies I’ve ever seen. Really, really dumb and jolting in all the wrong ways.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Jul 19, 2025

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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A.L.Jude P

@judebd May 22, 2025

Peculiar interactions, somewhat surreal, which rendered this akin to other I.R.A dramas.

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Dani G

@RT81139271 May 5, 2025

I understand why it was such a thing when it came out. That story today would be just another one. But it's an ok film

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Synopsis

Irish Republican Army member Fergus (Stephen Rea) forms an unexpected bond with Jody (Forest Whitaker), a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude (Miranda Richardson) and Maguire (Adrian Dunbar). Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil (Jaye Davidson), in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.

Director: Neil Jordan
Producer: Stephen Woolley
Screenwriter: Neil Jordan
Distributor: Live Video, Miramax Films
Production Co: British Screen Productions, Palace, Channel Four Films, Eurotrustees
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 25, 1992, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 21, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.7M
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR

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