The Special Relationship

Name: The Special Relationship
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, History
Released: 2010-05-29
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley, Marc Rioufol, Mark Bazeley

2010·Movie·NR·93 min·★ 6.5(73)

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A dramatisation that follows Tony Blair's journey from political understudy waiting in the wings of the world arena to accomplished prime minister standing confidently in the spotlight of centre stage. It is a story about relationships, between two powerful men (Blair and Bill Clinton), two powerful couples, and husbands and wives.

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About The Special Relationship

The Special Relationship is a 2010 English-language tv movie, drama and history film directed by Richard Loncraine. The cast is led by Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

The Special Relationship was produced by BBC Film, HBO Films, and Rainmark Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on May 29, 2010, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Richard Loncraine
Writers: Peter Morgan
Release date: May 29, 2010
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: BBC Film, HBO Films, Rainmark Films

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The Special Relationship cast & crew

The Special Relationship was directed by Richard Loncraine and written by Peter Morgan.

The cast features Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, Demetri Goritsas as Strategist, Adam Godley as Jonathan Powell, Marc Rioufol as Jacques Chirac, Mark Bazeley as Alastair Campbell, and Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alexandre Desplat, cinematography is by Barry Ackroyd, and it was produced by Tracey Scoffield and Frank Marshall.

Is The Special Relationship worth watching?

The Special Relationship holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 73 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy tv movie, drama, and history, The Special Relationship is worth a place on your watchlist.

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