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Summary Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis gives an impassioned performance in this riveting drama that mirrors one man's 15-year struggle and ultimate triumph over a terrible injustice. [Universal Studios]

In the Name of the Father
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 132 User Ratings
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Summary Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis gives an impassioned performance in this riveting drama that mirrors one man's 15-year struggle and ultimate triumph over a terrible injustice. [Universal Studios]

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Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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88% Positive
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13% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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88% Positive
14 Reviews
13% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 132 User Ratings
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90% Positive
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6% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 132 User Ratings
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90% Positive
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6% Mixed
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4% Negative
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Production Company Hell's Kitchen Films, Universal Pictures
Release Date Dec 29, 1993
Duration 2 h 13 m
Rating R
Tagline Falsely accused. Wrongly imprisoned. He fought for justice to clear his father's name.
Academy Awards, USA
7 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
4 Nominations
Awards Circuit Community Awards
7 Nominations