5.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Devil's Own (1997)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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
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
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
3.4
5.2
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Harrison Ford | Tom O'Meara | Male | Ashkenazi Jewish, White |  United States |
Brad Pitt | Rory Devaney | Male | White | United States |
Margaret Colin | Sheila O'Meara | Female | White | United States |
Treat Williams | Billy Burke | Male | White | United States |
Natascha McElhone | Megan Doherty | Female | White |  United Kingdom |
Julia Stiles | Bridget O'Meara | Female | White | United States |
David O'Hara | Martin MacDuff | Male | White | United Kingdom |
Victor Slezak | Evan Stanley | Male | White | United States |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
63%
38%
Race
Ashkenazi Jewish
13%
White
100%
Nationalities
United States
75%
United Kingdom
25%
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