The Crying Game (1992): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Crying Game is a 1992 romantic thriller directed by Neil Jordan, starring Forest Whitaker, Stephen Rea and Jaye Davidson. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $62.5 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crying Game About?
The premise of The Crying Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An IRA volunteer, Fergus, finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a complex situation when he kidnaps a British soldier, Jody. Driven by a sense of obligation and a promise to Jody's girlfriend, Dil, Fergus travels to London. As he navigates a dangerous underworld and confronts his own loyalties, he uncovers a web of secrets and deception that puts him in increasing peril, blurring the lines between friendship and betrayal.
The Crying Game Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- interracial romance
- transgender
- transgender woman
- northern ireland
- tragic love
- kidnapping
- haunted by the past
- psychological drama
- promise
- stockholm syndrome
- sexual orientation
- romantic misunderstanding
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- terrorism
- plot twist
- pubic hair
- male full frontal nudity
- transphobia
- first corinthians
- held at gunpoint
- murder plot
- coercion
- apology note
- hair salon
- alias
- lying low
- armoured personnel carrier
- ironic death
- run over by a car
- the frog and the scorpion
- bonding
- ira unit
- terrorist demands
- opening action scene
- interracial relationship
- ireland
- secret life
- amusement park
- unlikely friendship
- assassination plot
- bmw
- platonic love
- chase in the woods
- false identification
- burned with a cigarette
- hostage
- construction worker
- traffic accident
- assassination
- bible quote
- scorpion
The Crying Game Cast
Forest Whitaker leads the cast, with Stephen Rea and Jaye Davidson. Directed by Neil Jordan.
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Director Neil Jordan
More from Neil Jordan
More films directed by Neil Jordan, best-rated first: Mona Lisa, Byzantium, Michael Collins and Ondine.
The Crying Game Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Crying Game 90 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 90 Metascore
User score 7.6
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The Crying Game Plot Summary
What happens in The Crying Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
British soldier Jody finds himself ensnared by the IRA while off duty in Ireland, when he’s captured by Fergus, Jude (Miranda Richardson), Maguire (Adrian Dunbar), and others. They intend to exchange him for a fellow IRA prisoner being held by the British government. During his three-day captivity, Jody and Fergus form an unexpected bond as they converse and share their lives, with Fergus showing a rare gentleness by removing the sack from Jody’s head.
Full summary
The whole story of The Crying Game, scene by scene
The Crying Game Box Office
The Crying Game grossed $62.5 million worldwide. $62.5 million came from the US and Canada and $139 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$62.5M
- US & Canada
- $62.5M
- International
- $139
The Crying Game Awards & Nominations
The Crying Game won 1 Oscar, including Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen), and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1993, with 1 win from 7 nominations.
3 wins15 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1993 1 win · 7 nominations- Won Outstanding British Film
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Nominated Best Direction – Neil Jordan
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Oscars 1993 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) – Neil Jordan
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Stephen Rea
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Jaye Davidson
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Directing – Neil Jordan
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Spirit Awards 1993 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best International Film
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Golden Globes 1993 1 nomination- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
The Crying Game Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer The Crying Game ≣ 1992 ≣ Trailer
- Featurette In conversation with The Crying Game cast: 'Gene Hackman was in love with Dil' | BFI
How Well Do You Know The Crying Game?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What political group holds Jody captive?
Cars in The Crying Game
30 cars on screen, including the 1985 BMW 520i E28 and the 1985 Carbodies FX4R.
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1985 BMW 520i E28 Main role -
1985 Carbodies FX4R Minor role -
1988 Daimler 3.6 Minor role -
1987 Ford Granada MkIII Minor role
The Crying Game Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “A síró játék” and “Jogo de Lágrimas”.
- Also known as
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- A síró játék
- Jogo de Lágrimas
- La moglie del soldato
- Juego De Lagrimas
- 哭泣游戏
- 哭泣的游戏
- The Crying Game - Die Frau des Soldaten
- Hra na pláč
- Juego de lágrimas
- Το Παιχνίδι των Λυγμών
- Síró játék - The Crying Game
- משחק הדמעות
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- Жестокая игра
- Traídos pelo desejo
- Ağlatan Oyun
- 크라잉 게임
- El juego de las lágrimas
- Играчка-плачка
- Gra pozorów
- クライング・ゲーム
- Trò Chơi Nước Mắt
- 亂世浮生, სასტიკი თამაში
- Jocul lacrimilor
- Igra solz
- ดิ่งลึกสู่ห้วงรัก
- Plačljiva igra
- Joc de llàgrimes
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The Crying Game FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Crying Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crying Game?
The Crying Game runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Crying Game released?
The Crying Game was released on November 25, 1992.
Who directed The Crying Game?
The Crying Game was directed by Neil Jordan.
More films by Neil Jordan Who is in the cast of The Crying Game?
The Crying Game stars Forest Whitaker, Stephen Rea and Jaye Davidson.
How much did The Crying Game make at the box office?
The Crying Game grossed $62.5 million worldwide ($62.5 million domestic, $139 international).
How is The Crying Game rated?
The Crying Game has 7.2/10 on IMDb and 90 on Metacritic.
What awards did The Crying Game win?
The Crying Game won 3 awards from 15 nominations, including Outstanding British Film at the BAFTA 1993.
Does The Crying Game have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crying Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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