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The Firm

1993 · 154 min · Director: Sydney Pollack

The Firm (1993) is a mystery drama, directed by Sydney Pollack. It stars Tom Cruise and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Its search for justice plays out in the courtroom. The 154-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What The Firm Is About

Sydney Pollack's 1993 film follows a young lawyer drawn into a small firm by a generous offer. Every partner who tried to leave has died. He is caught between the firm and the federal authorities. The film draws its tension from the narrowing of his escape routes; the narrative looks for its solution in knowledge of the law rather than violence. It is adapted from John Grisham's novel. Tom Cruise leads. The score is almost entirely piano. Who it's for: those who like legal thrillers. Who it's not for: viewers expecting the book's ending; the film changes it.

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What is The Firm about?

Sydney Pollack's 1993 film follows a young lawyer drawn into a small firm by a generous offer. Every partner who tried to leave has died.

Where can I watch The Firm?

The Firm is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Firm?

The Firm runs for 154 minutes (2h 34m).

When did The Firm come out?

The Firm was released in 1993.

Who directed The Firm?

The Firm was directed by Sydney Pollack.

Who stars in The Firm?

The Firm stars Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook.

What is The Firm's rating?

The Firm holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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