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Michael Collins

1996 · 132 min

A sweeping, serious historical drama that immerses you in revolutionary turmoil, balancing tense action with a lingering sense of tragic loss.

Directed by
Neil Jordan
Genres
War, Drama, Thriller
Starring
Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea
Tagline
Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.
Overview
Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.

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Directed by
Neil Jordan
Genres
War, Drama, Thriller
Starring
Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • politics
  • betrayal
  • freedom
  • friendship
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
war, drama, thriller, history
Directed by
Neil Jordan
Written by
Neil Jordan
Starring
Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, Julia Roberts, Ian Hart, Brendan Gleeson, Stuart Graham
Music
Elliot Goldenthal
Cinematography
Chris Menges
Runtime
132 min
Country
Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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