Patriot Games (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1992, Patriot Games is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 117 minutes. “Not for honor. Not for country. For his wife and child.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets Jack and his family as revenge.
Who’s in it. Patriot Games stars Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan, Anne Archer as Dr. Caroline "Cathy" Ryan, Thora Birch as Sally Ryan and Sean Bean as Sean Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Patriot Games has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $178.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault 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 Patriot Games page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patriot Games tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patriot Games (1992)?
- In US, Patriot Games is available to stream on History Vault, 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 Patriot Games worth watching?
- Patriot Games holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Patriot Games?
- Patriot Games stars Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Thora Birch, Sean Bean and Patrick Bergin.
- When was Patriot Games released?
- Patriot Games was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.