The Firm (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1993, The Firm is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Sydney Pollack, running about 154 minutes. “Power can be murder to resist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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...
Who’s in it. The Firm stars Tom Cruise as Mitch McDeere, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Abby McDeere, Gene Hackman as Avery Tolar and Hal Holbrook as Oliver Lambert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Firm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $270.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential 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 Firm page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Firm tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Firm (1993)?
- In US, The Firm is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, 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 Firm worth watching?
- The Firm holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Firm?
- The Firm stars Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook and Terry Kinney.
- When was The Firm released?
- The Firm was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.