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In the Name of the Father

7.919932h 13mRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorJim Sheridan
WritersJim Sheridan·Terry George
ProducersJim Sheridan·Gabriel Byrne

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Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jim Sheridan

DDDaniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis
Gerry Conlon
PPPete Postlethwaite
Pete Postlethwaite
Giuseppe Conlon
ETEmma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Gareth Peirce
JLJohn Lynch
John Lynch
Paul Hill
CRCorin Redgrave
Corin Redgrave
Robert Dixon
BEBeatie Edney
Beatie Edney
Carole Richardson
JBJohn Benfield
John Benfield
Chief PO Barker
PJPaterson Joseph
Paterson Joseph
Benbay
MJMarie Jones
Marie Jones
Sarah Conlon
GMGerard McSorley
Gerard McSorley
Belfast Detective Pavis
FHFrank Harper
Frank Harper
Ronnie Smalls
MSMark Sheppard
Mark Sheppard
Paddy Armstrong

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In the Name of the Father — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams In the Name of the Father?

In the Name of the Father isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is In the Name of the Father on Netflix?

No, In the Name of the Father is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is In the Name of the Father on Amazon Prime Video?

In the Name of the Father isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in India, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch In the Name of the Father for free?

In the Name of the Father isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is In the Name of the Father based on a true story?

Yes — In the Name of the Father is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).