# The Firm (1993) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-firm-1993/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 75% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 58/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Sydney Pollack |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Runtime | 154 min |

## Quick answer

The Firm (1993) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Grisham legal thriller — Cruise’s hotshot lawyer trapped in a corrupt Memphis firm. Metascore 58/100. Directed by Sydney Pollack.

## Critics consensus

Grisham legal thriller — Cruise’s hotshot lawyer trapped in a corrupt Memphis firm.

## Synopsis

Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Gene Hackman, Hal Holbrook, Terry Kinney, Wilford Brimley, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, David Strathairn, Gary Busey

## Common questions

**Is The Firm worth watching?**
The Firm holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Grisham legal thriller — Cruise’s hotshot lawyer trapped in a corrupt Memphis firm.

**What is The Firm about?**
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...

**Who directed The Firm?**
The Firm (1993) was directed by Sydney Pollack.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Firm?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 75%, audience 80%, Metascore 58/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch The Firm?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Firm page for current options.

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