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The Firm

Directed by Sydney Pollack · 1993 ·

Short answer

Is The Firm worth watching?

Yes. The Firm (1993) earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

68%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

75% Editorial Rating
80% Audience snapshot · excluded
58 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4
6.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 34m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · 15 (South Korea) · G (Japan)
Cast
Tom Cruise , Jeanne Tripplehorn , Gene Hackman , Hal Holbrook , Terry Kinney , Wilford Brimley , Ed Harris , Holly Hunter , David Strathairn , Gary Busey
Streaming
fuboTV, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock
Language
English

Also known as साज़िशों का जाल Sin salida La tapadera La Firme Die Firma A Firma ザ・ファーム 法律事務所 야망의 함정

Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • HBO Max
  • Paramount+
  • Peacock

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Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Firm by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
United Kingdom Netflix, Paramount+
United States fuboTV, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (75/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is The Firm worth watching?

Yes — The Firm earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Grisham legal thriller — Cruise’s hotshot lawyer trapped in a corrupt Memphis firm.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is The Firm about?

Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...

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The Firm: frequently asked questions

Is The Firm worth watching?

Yes. The Firm (1993) has a Celluloid Score of 68%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Firm?

In the United States, The Firm streams on fuboTV, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, Paramount+ in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Firm?

The Firm runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

What is The Firm rated?

The Firm is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia, 15 in South Korea and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Firm?

The Firm is directed by Sydney Pollack and stars Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook, Terry Kinney.

What is the Metascore for The Firm?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Firm is 58 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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