The Crying Game

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Movie 1992 112 min

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.

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Provisional estimate — not yet fully analyzed. R (US)

Likely present: ViolenceSexual contentRomance & relationshipsPolitical & social messagingHeavy emotional content

The mention of the IRA, kidnapping, and an unexpected bond suggest violence, political themes, and complex relationships.

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