Movie

The Crying Game

“...play it at your own risk.”

★ 6.8(849)19921h 52m

The Crying Game is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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Director: Neil Jordan
Release date: 1992-09-02
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $62,548,947
Budget: $3,705,538
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Palace Pictures

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About The Crying Game

The Crying Game is a 1992 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Neil Jordan, starring Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson and Jaye Davidson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 849 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Crying Game in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Irish Republican Army member Fergus forms an unexpected bond with Jody, a kidnapped British soldier in his custody, despite the warnings of fellow IRA members Jude and Maguire. Jody makes Fergus promise he'll visit his girlfriend, Dil, in London, and when Fergus flees to the city, he seeks her out. Hounded by his former IRA colleagues, he finds himself increasingly drawn to the enigmatic, and surprising, Dil.

Cast

Stephen Rea

Fergus

Miranda Richardson

Jude

Jaye Davidson

Dil

Forest Whitaker

Jody

Adrian Dunbar

Maguire

Breffni McKenna

Tinker

Joe Savino

Eddie

Birdy Sweeney

Tommy

Andrée Bernard

Jane

Jim Broadbent

Col

Ralph Brown

Dave

Tony Slattery

Deveroux

Themes & keywords

love of one's lifetranssexualityhostagesecret identitybritish armynorthern irelandbetrayalteenage crushsoldierira (irish republican army)safe houselgbtpolitical unrestgender dysphoriatransgender

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Crying Game in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Crying Game on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is The Crying Game on Netflix?+

The Crying Game is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo.

How long is The Crying Game?+

The Crying Game has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Crying Game?+

The Crying Game stars Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Jaye Davidson, Forest Whitaker and Adrian Dunbar.

When did The Crying Game come out?+

The Crying Game is a 1992 movie directed by Neil Jordan.

What genre is The Crying Game?+

The Crying Game is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Crying Game?+

The Crying Game was directed by Neil Jordan.