The Devil's Own (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, The Devil's Own is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alan J. Pakula, running about 107 minutes. “They come from different worlds. They fight for different causes. Now, two men from opposite sides of the law are about to go to war.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.

Who’s in it. The Devil's Own stars Brad Pitt as Francis Austin McGuire / Rory Devaney, Harrison Ford as Sgt. Tom O'Meara, Rubén Blades as Officer Edwin Diaz and Treat Williams as Billy Burke, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Devil's Own has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $140.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Devil's Own page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Own tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.