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...
A young, talented lawyer joins a prestigious but secretive law firm that offers him an incredibly lucrative deal. As he settles into his new life, he begins to uncover disturbing truths about the firm's illicit activities and the dangerous consequences of his involvement. He must then decide whether to protect his career or expose the corruption, even at great personal risk.
The Firm was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics, who praised its suspenseful plot, Tom Cruise's performance, and Sydney Pollack's direction. While some found the plot convoluted, the film was widely considered a gripping thriller that effectively adapted John Grisham's best-selling novel.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspense and Tom Cruise's performance, finding it an engaging adaptation of the popular novel. Some viewers noted that the plot could be complex, but overall, it was considered a thrilling and well-crafted movie.
Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (Tom Cruise) and Best Original Score (Dave Grusin).
The film's ending was significantly altered from John Grisham's novel. In the book, Mitch McDeere successfully brings down the firm, while in the movie, he strikes a deal with the FBI to work undercover for them.
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