The Firm (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1989, The Firm is a drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Alan Clarke, running about 70 minutes. “We come in peace, we leave you in pieces” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seemingly respectable estate agent leads a double life as the head of a vicious, well-organised gang of football hooligans.
Who’s in it. The Firm stars Gary Oldman as Bex Bissell, Lesley Manville as Sue Bissell, Phil Davis as Yeti and Andrew Wilde as Oboe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Firm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Firm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Firm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Firm (1989)?
- In US, The Firm is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Firm worth watching?
- The Firm holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Firm?
- The Firm stars Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Phil Davis, Andrew Wilde and William Vanderpuye.
- When was The Firm released?
- The Firm was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.