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The Devil's Own (1997)

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The Devil's Own (1997)

Overview

Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative

Viewer Rating
5.2

Overview

Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film ultimately rejects political violence and champions the upholding of law and order through the perspective of an American police officer, despite offering some understanding of the antagonist's motivations, aligning with right-leaning themes of stability and rule of law.

The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white ensemble, and its narrative does not engage in explicit critiques of traditional identities or center DEI themes. The focus remains on its thriller plot without intentional DEI-driven representation or framing.

Secondary

The film portrays adherents of Catholicism, specifically members of the IRA, as engaging in violent and ruthless acts of terrorism. While the narrative explores their motivations, it ultimately depicts their actions as problematic and destructive, without offering a significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of the faith itself or its peaceful adherents within the central conflict.

The film "The Devil's Own" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on political thriller elements involving an IRA operative and an NYPD officer, with no discernible LGBTQ+ representation within its plot or character arcs.

The film "The Devil's Own" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on an IRA operative and an NYPD officer, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The Devil's Own (1997) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered for this adaptation.

The Devil's Own (1997) is an original story with characters created specifically for the film. There is no prior source material or historical record to establish a baseline race for any character, thus precluding a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.2
The Movie Database logo
6.2

Critic Ratings

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3.4
Metacritic logo
5.2

Who Made This

Actors

NameRoleGenderRaceNationality
Harrison Ford
Tom O'MearaMaleWhite United States
Brad Pitt
Rory DevaneyMaleWhite United States
Margaret Colin
Sheila O'MearaFemaleWhite United States
Treat Williams
Billy BurkeMaleWhite United States
Natascha McElhone
Megan DohertyFemaleWhite United Kingdom
Julia Stiles
Bridget O'MearaFemaleWhite United States
David O'Hara
Martin MacDuffMaleWhite United Kingdom
Victor Slezak
Evan StanleyMaleWhite United States

Actor Breakdown

Gender

Male
Female
63%
38%

Race

White
100%

Nationalities

United States
75%
United Kingdom
25%

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