Tom Cruise's 1993 legal thriller The Firm is now streaming on Netflix in the UK. The film, directed by Sydney Pollack, centers on Mitch McDeere (Cruise), a Harvard Law graduate who joins a seemingly prestigious law firm only to discover its deep criminal ties.
Plot and Cast
Mitch McDeere quickly realizes the firm's facade hides corruption and danger. As he uncovers the extent of the criminal operation, he must decide whom to trust while trying to expose the firm. The cast includes Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, Hal Holbrook, and David Strathairn. The screenplay was written by David Rabe, Robert Towne, and David Rayfiel, based on John Grisham's 1991 novel.
Fan Reactions
Fans have praised the film on IMDb. One reviewer gave it a perfect score, calling it a "masterpiece" and writing: "Riveting from beginning to the end. Just cutting edge suspense that just wont stop and keeps building tension up and up until the very end. What a magnificent thrilling story."
Another fan highlighted Cruise's performance: "Tom Cruise is definitely the right man to lead the story along, making it compelling the entire way through and keeping the viewer on his side." They also noted Ed Harris "steals every one of his scenes."
A third viewer described the film as "flawed but fun," noting its 150-minute runtime and saying: "They keep you on the edge of your seat for the whole movie and it's just fun." A fourth compared it to other Grisham adaptations, stating The Firm's "complex and fascinating plot, as well as good direction and acting, makes it way above average." Another fan called it "a thoroughly compelling film from beginning to end" and preferred the film's ending to the novel's.
Availability
The Firm has a 15 certificate and was added to Netflix UK on Friday, July 17. It is also available to stream, rent, or buy on other platforms.
