The Crying Game (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1992, The Crying Game is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Neil Jordan, running about 112 minutes. “Play At Your Own Risk.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.
Who’s in it. The Crying Game stars Stephen Rea as Fergus, Jaye Davidson as Dil, Miranda Richardson as Jude and Forest Whitaker as Jody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Crying Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $62.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crying Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crying Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crying Game (1992)?
- In US, The Crying Game is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crying Game worth watching?
- The Crying Game holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crying Game?
- The Crying Game stars Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Miranda Richardson, Forest Whitaker and Adrian Dunbar.
- When was The Crying Game released?
- The Crying Game was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.