Academy Award® -winners Daniel Day-Lewis and Emma Thompson star in this gripping drama which powerfully recreates one of the most terrifying events of recent British history. Based on Gerry Conlon’s memoirs as a Belfast youth who, along with friends and family members, was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for a terrorist bombing in 1975.

"A gripping tale . . . an impassioned movie."

- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE

"One of the best and most powerful films of the year. Daniel Day-Lewis gives the performance of the year in a true story of injustice that will pin you to your seat. A stunner of a movie."

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE

"A brilliant film. Riveting. Already admired as a startlingly, inventive actor, Daniel Day-Lewis gives another dazzling performance in what is so far the role of his career. Collaborating triumphantly again with Mr. Day-Lewis after MY LEFT FOOT, director Jim Sheridan shows the same ability to tell a story. His direction is plain and amazingly resonant."

- Janet Maslin, NEW YORK TIMES

"Two thumbs up. A powerful thriller."

- SISKEL & EBERT

"Daniel Day-Lewis is brilliant. A splendid ensemble of actors and some of the year's most skillfully kinetic filmmaking."

- TIME MAGAZINE

"A gripping tale . . . an impassioned movie. Daniel Day-Lewis’ Gerry Conlon is a rich creation."

- David Ansen, NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE

"Engrossing, stirring, powerful and moving. Daniel Day-Lewis and Jim Sheridan are an incredible team. Don't miss this fascinating film."

- Neil Rosen, NY1 NEWS

"Awesome performances from an awesome cast and great direction from Jim Sheridan. A great, powerful movie. Injustice and scandal make this one my kind of movie. The performances by Emma Thompson and Daniel Day-Lewis are world class."

- Gary Franklin, KCOP-TV

"A fabulous movie about an almost unbelievable true story. Daniel Day-Lewis, again, proves he is one of the best film actors working today."

- Pam Thomson, KABC-TV

"A richly, contoured, riveting drama. Daniel Day-Lewis delivers a rich and evolving performance. Director Jim Sheridan's work here is suffused with sentiment, sorrow and great gusts of passion."

- Craig Macinnis, TORONTO STAR

"An astonishing, extraordinarily forceful and intelligent film. It is also one of the year's best acted movies. It becomes more gripping and suspenseful than any of the year's fictional thrillers, and more emotionally satisfying. Daniel Day-Lewis is superb, as dazzling as the young Brando. Pete Postlethwaite paints a memorable picture. The actors brilliantly create a father-son portrait."

- Bob Campbell, NEWHOUSE NEWS SERVICE

"An extraordinarily powerful, dynamic film. It should earn Daniel Day-Lewis another Oscar nomination. It is extremely well written, directed and acted."

- Bruce Kirkland, TORONTO SUN

"This is the film you must see. One of my ten best of '93. It deserves Oscars. Daniel Day-Lewis is great."

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"A politically charged FUGITIVE. Cracker-jack visceral filmmaking. Daniel Day-Lewis gives another one of his extraordinarily convincing performances. It is a piece of acting that makes us feel we are living those harrowing years right along with him."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"A powerful, mesmerizing movie. Daniel Day-Lewis gives one of his finest performances."

- Jeffrey Lyons, SNEAK PREVIEWS/CNBC

"A gripping, heroic real life saga. Daniel Day-Lewis is astonishing in an extraordinary performance."

- Bill Diehl, ABC RADIO

"Searing and unforgettable. Daniel Day-Lewis advances his claim as the most versatile actor on Earth. Pete Postlethwaite delivers a performance so profoundly impressive that it deserves consideration for the supporting actor Oscar. Emma Thompson gives a fine ferocious performance."

- Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST

"A superb, riveting movie. It's a story of injustice all the more powerful because it's true. One of the ten best movies of 1993."

- Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW

"A very, very fine film and compelling drama. Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the big reasons to see this picture. His performance is certainly worth an Oscar consideration."

- Gene Siskel, CBS THIS MORNING

"A brilliant movie, a movie incandescent with rage, compassion and wit. Daniel Day-Lewis gives the most powerful performance of his career."

- Brian Johnson, MACLEAN'S MAGAZINE

"IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER confirms Daniel Day-Lewis’ place as one of the finest and most compelling actors of his generation."

- Louis Hobson, CALGARY SUN

"A powerful, fine drama. Daniel Day-Lewis gives his most nuanced and widely ranging performance yet."

- Jami Bernard, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS