The Devil's Own (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Devil's Own is a 1997 drama thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula, starring Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $140.8 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Alan J. Pakula
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil's Own About?
The premise of The Devil's Own without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A weary New York City policeman offers shelter to a friend, but his simple act of kindness soon spirals into a dangerous situation. The visit quickly escalates as the policeman discovers his guest's true intentions: to smuggle guns back to Dublin, jeopardizing international stability. Tensions rise within the home as a quiet visit turns violent, forcing the policeman to confront the deadly plot and the threat it poses.
The Devil's Own Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boat
- murder of father
- judge
- husband wife relationship
- police partner
- irish republican army
- fugitive
- on the run
- moral dilemma
- irishman abroad
- false identity
- guest
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- terrorist
- murder
- police officer
- ireland
- terrorism
- new york city
- family relationships
- tragic villain
- tragic event
- shootout
- helicopter
- guilt
- belfast northern ireland
- irish american
- betrayal
- death of father
- assassin
- catholic
- protestant
- alias
- shooting an unarmed man
- raid
- chase
- justice
- fight
- crying man
- battle
- gangster
- father murdered in front of son
- assassination
- severed head
- escape from custody
- empathy
- year 1972
- year 1992
- girl
- grief
- affection
Where to Watch The Devil's Own
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Devil's Own Cast
Harrison Ford leads the cast, with Brad Pitt. Directed by Alan J. Pakula.
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Director Alan J. Pakula
The Devil's Own Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Devil's Own 52 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 62% User score
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The Devil's Own Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil's Own from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1992 Belfast, Northern Ireland, the haunting shadows of Frankie McGuire’s past resurface with alarming intensity. When he was just eight years old, he witnessed the brutal murder of his father at the hands of the authorities, believed to be due to suspicions tied to the Irish Republican Army (IRA). This traumatic event left an undying imprint on Frankie’s psyche, molding him into the determined man he is today.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil's Own, scene by scene
The Devil's Own Box Office & Budget
The Devil's Own grossed $140.8 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $42.9 million came from the US and Canada and $97.9 million (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$140.8M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $42.9M
- International
- $97.9M
- Budget
- $90M
The Devil's Own Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Devil's Own (1997) Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Devil's Own?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of the movie?
Cars in The Devil's Own
74 cars on screen, including the 1980 Chevrolet Impala and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1980 Chevrolet Impala Main role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
Alvis FV 603 Saracen Minor role -
1985 Bedford Astravan MkII Minor role
The Devil's Own Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Anjel s dvoma tvárami” and “Tichý nepriateľ”.
- Also known as
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- Anjel s dvoma tvárami
- Tichý nepriateľ
- La Rage au cœur
- Enemigo Intimo
- Vertrauter Feind
- L'ombra del diavolo
- Sessiz Düşman
- 与魔鬼同行
- Ennemis rapprochés
- Pahan oma
- En fiende ibland oss
- Собственность дьявола
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- La sombra del diablo
- Az Ördög maga
- Perigo Íntimo
- Ο τρομοκράτης
- Prieten și dușman
- شیطان درون
- En Fjende iblandt Os
- יריב אינטימי
- Tichý nepřítel
- 데블스 오운
- Zdrada
- Inimigo Íntimo
- Жив дявол
- Власність диявола
- デビル
- Enemigo íntimo
- En fiende iblant oss
- 致命突擊隊, ეშმაკის საკუთრება
- L’ombra del diable
- La rage au coeur
- ภารกิจล่าหักเหลี่ยม
- Bản Chất Tội Ác
- 魔鬼同行
- Sjeme zla
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The Devil's Own FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Devil's Own, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil's Own?
The Devil's Own runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Devil's Own released?
The Devil's Own was released on March 26, 1997.
Who directed The Devil's Own?
The Devil's Own was directed by Alan J. Pakula.
More films by Alan J. Pakula Who is in the cast of The Devil's Own?
The Devil's Own stars Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt.
Where can I watch The Devil's Own?
In the US, The Devil's Own is streaming on Sony Pictures Core and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Devil's Own make at the box office?
The Devil's Own grossed $140.8 million worldwide ($42.9 million domestic, $97.9 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is The Devil's Own rated?
The Devil's Own has 52 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does The Devil's Own have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil's Own has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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