Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.
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.
Michael Collins (1996) is a war, drama, thriller and history film directed by Neil Jordan, released on October 25, 1996 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea and Alan Rickman. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 534 ratings.
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Liam Neeson
as Michael Collins
Aidan Quinn
as Harry Roland
Stephen Rea
as Ned Broy
Alan Rickman
as Eamon de Valera
Julia Roberts
as Kitty Kiernan
Ian Hart
as Joe O'Reilly
Brendan Gleeson
as Liam Tobin
Stuart Graham
as Tom Cullen
Sean McGinley
as Smith
Gerard McSorley
as Cathal Brugha
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
as Collin's Assassin
Charles Dance
as Soames
Directed by Neil Jordan, written by Neil Jordan, produced by Stephen Woolley.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 534 ratings.
Like many such epics, _Michael Collins_ is melodramatic and partial, about a past all too present. But much of the critical hostility it received/s is for offending popular pieties, imperial or republican, no less prejudiced. Jordan wrestled with historiography and moral complexity in writing his screenplay. He understood that any historical account involves selection and even distortion, not least to persuade…
Reviewed on July 20, 2024
The end of the Great War profoundly changed the dynamic of Irish politics and saw an empowerment of it's independence movement. Back at the start of the 1920s, though, they had little chance against the battle hardened British troops stationed in a nation that was by no means entirely convinced of the merits of a free Ireland. Then along comes the far more subtle Michael Collins (Liam Neeson) who realises that…
Reviewed on July 2, 2026
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The main cast of Michael Collins (1996) includes Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman and Julia Roberts. The film was directed by Neil Jordan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Michael Collins was released on October 25, 1996 and runs for 2h 12m.
Michael Collins (1996) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 534 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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