In the Name of the Father (1993)
Kernel Score: 86% · 1,921 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1993-12-27
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch In the Name of the Father
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and friends, and spends 15 years in prison fighting to prove his innocence.
In the Name of the Father parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that In the Name of the Father is an R-rated drama depicting wrongful imprisonment, police corruption, torture, and IRA terrorism.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts prison violence, torture, and terrorism-related bombing, consistent with the R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon
- Pete Postlethwaite as Giuseppe Conlon
- Emma Thompson as Gareth Peirce
- John Lynch as Paul Hill
- Corin Redgrave as Robert Dixon
- Beatie Edney as Carole Richardson
- John Benfield as Chief PO Barker
- Paterson Joseph as Benbay
- Marie Jones as Sarah Conlon
- Gerard McSorley as Belfast Detective Pavis
In the Name of the Father FAQ
Is In the Name of the Father good?
In the Name of the Father has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,921 audience ratings.
Where can I watch In the Name of the Father?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is In the Name of the Father OK for kids?
In the Name of the Father is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that In the Name of the Father is an R-rated drama depicting wrongful imprisonment, police corruption, torture, and IRA terrorism.
What movies are like In the Name of the Father?
If you liked In the Name of the Father, try Hunger, The Shawshank Redemption, Bloody Sunday and Cool Hand Luke.