In the Name of the Father (1993)
A wrongly accused man fights for justice, enduring bleak prison years while proving his innocence.
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.
How intense is In the Name of the Father?
In the Name of the Father is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What In the Name of the Father feels like
- Tone
- grittybleakearnestsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream In the Name of the Father
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Is In the Name of the Father scary?
Only a little. In the Name of the Father has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is In the Name of the Father gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is In the Name of the Father sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is In the Name of the Father OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is In the Name of the Father?
In the Name of the Father runs 2h 13m.
Where can I stream In the Name of the Father?
In the Name of the Father is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does In the Name of the Father have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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