The Special Relationship(2010)
Never underestimate the politics of friendship
The Special Relationship Synopsis
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.
The Special Relationship (2010) is a tv movie, drama and history film directed by Richard Loncraine, released on May 29, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley and Marc Rioufol. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Loncraine
- Writers:
- Peter Morgan
- Producers:
- Tracey Scoffield, Frank Doelger
- Cinematographer:
- Barry Ackroyd
- Composer:
- Alexandre Desplat
- Production:
- BBC Film, HBO Films, Rainmark Films
- Status:
- Released
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The Special Relationship Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Sheen
as Tony Blair
Demetri Goritsas
as Strategist
Adam Godley
as Jonathan Powell
Marc Rioufol
as Jacques Chirac
Mark Bazeley
as Alastair Campbell
Helen McCrory
as Cherie Blair
Nancy Crane
as Protocol Officer
Dennis Quaid
as Bill Clinton
John Schwab
as Reporter
Hope Davis
as Hillary Clinton
Kerry Shale
as Advisor to the Clintons
Lara Pulver
as Intern
Key crew
Directed by Richard Loncraine, written by Peter Morgan, produced by Tracey Scoffield and Frank Doelger.
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The Special Relationship Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 75 ratings.
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The Special Relationship – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Special Relationship online?
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The Special Relationship (2010) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Special Relationship?
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The main cast of The Special Relationship (2010) includes Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley, Marc Rioufol and Mark Bazeley. The film was directed by Richard Loncraine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Special Relationship released?
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The Special Relationship was released on May 29, 2010 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Special Relationship worth watching?
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The Special Relationship (2010) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Special Relationship?
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