Patriot Games
1992, English. Directed by Phillip Noyce.
Not for honor. Not for country. For his wife and child.
When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets Jack and his family as revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,928 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Patriot Games
Patriot Games isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Phillip NoyceDirector
- Harrison FordJack Ryan
- Anne ArcherDr. Caroline "Cathy" Ryan
- Thora BirchSally Ryan
- Sean BeanSean Miller
- Patrick BerginKevin O'Donnell
- Polly WalkerAnnette
- James FoxLord William Holmes
- Samuel L. JacksonLt. Cmdr. Robby Jackson
- James Earl JonesAdm. James Greer
- Richard HarrisPaddy O'Neil
- J.E. FreemanMarty Cantor
- Alex NortonDennis Cooley
Details
- Released
- 4 June 1992
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Donald E. Stewart, W. Peter Iliff
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $178M
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What Patriot Games is based on
Patriot Games is based on Patriot Games, a 1987 novel by Tom Clancy, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
Novel · 1987
Patriot Games
By Tom Clancy
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
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Patriot Games: quick answers
What should I watch before Patriot Games?
Watch The Hunt for Red October (1990) first.
What comes after Patriot Games?
Next in the series: Clear and Present Danger (1994), The Sum of All Fears (2002), and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014).
Is Patriot Games worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,928 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Patriot Games?
Patriot Games runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Patriot Games have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Patriot Games. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Patriot Games parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Patriot Games is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Patriot Games on?
Patriot Games isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Patriot Games?
If you liked Patriot Games, try Payback, Kill the Irishman, The Siege.
Who directed Patriot Games?
Patriot Games (1992) was directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Harrison Ford, Anne Archer, Thora Birch.
What is Patriot Games based on?
Patriot Games is based on Patriot Games, a 1987 novel by Tom Clancy, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.