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The Crying Game

6.819921h 52mRMovieCrimeDramaThriller

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…

DirectorNeil Jordan
WriterNeil Jordan
ProducersStephen Woolley·Nik Powell

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Cast · Directed by Neil Jordan

SRStephen Rea
Stephen Rea
Fergus
MRMiranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
Jude
JDJaye Davidson
Jaye Davidson
Dil
FWForest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Jody
ADAdrian Dunbar
Adrian Dunbar
Maguire
BMBreffni McKenna
Breffni McKenna
Tinker
JS
Joe Savino
Eddie
BSBirdy Sweeney
Birdy Sweeney
Tommy
ABAndrée Bernard
Andrée Bernard
Jane
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Col
RBRalph Brown
Ralph Brown
Dave
TSTony Slattery
Tony Slattery
Deveroux

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The Crying Game — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Crying Game?

The Crying Game is streaming on MGM Plus, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Crying Game on Netflix?

No, The Crying Game is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on MGM Plus and Kanopy.

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The Crying Game isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Crying Game for free?

The Crying Game is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.