Patriot Games (1992)
A CIA analyst's heroic intervention sparks a gritty, briskly-paced fight for his family's survival.
When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets Jack and his family as revenge.
How intense is Patriot Games?
Patriot Games is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Patriot Games feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Patriot Games
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Patriot Games for you?
Is Patriot Games scary?
Only a little. Patriot Games has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Patriot Games gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Patriot Games sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Patriot Games 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 Patriot Games?
Patriot Games runs 1h 57m.
Where can I stream Patriot Games?
Patriot Games is streaming on Paramount+.
Does Patriot Games have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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