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In the early 20th century, Michael Collins (Liam Neeson) leads the Irish Republican Army with the help of his friends Harry Boland (Aidan Quinn) and Eamon de Valera (Alan Rickman), in a violent battle for Ireland's independence from Britain. But, when he fears the defeat of his revolution, Collins negotiates a treaty with the British, deeming him a traitor to the IRA. When he receives orders to murder his friends, Collins must decide where his loyalties lie.

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As impressively ambitious as it is satisfyingly impactful, Michael Collins honors its subject's remarkable achievements with a magnetic performance from Liam Neeson in the title role.

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Michael Collins | Rotten Tomatoes (1) David Ansen Newsweek Clearly, this is a subject Jordan cares about passionately, but he hasn't found a form to make us share his passion. Unless you come to Michael Collins with strong feelings about its hero, it's unlikely you will be deeply engaged. Feb 26, 2018 Full Review Michael Collins | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Kevin Maher Times (UK) [Neeson] is superb as the principled, steely yet romantic action hero of Neil Jordan's film, which has been re-released for the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising in 1916. Rated: 4/5 Mar 3, 2016 Full Review Michael Collins | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Richard Schickel TIME Magazine There are pain and honor in [Neeson's] performance, and they constantly rise up to redeem a film that is less probing, less thoughtful than its director's claims and aspirations for it. Mar 28, 2010 Full Review Michael Collins | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight Jordan’s attention to detail and his ability to paint enemies and friends in differing, complex shades, exemplifies why his work as a director was frequently and criminally underrated. Rated: 4/4 Nov 26, 2022 Full Review Michael Collins | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Tom Cassidy Common Sense Media Leaders who help bring about huge change are often gifted with a charisma that will spur a nation into action. Liam Neeson, as Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, has just that. Rated: 3/5 Dec 8, 2021 Full Review Michael Collins | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Robin Holabird Robin Holabird The script and Neeson's passionate performance demonstrate a case where the good intention of heroes seeking freedom gets thwarted by political maneuverings. Aug 11, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lanfranco C The tragic birth of a Free State. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Jelisije J An excellent Biopic of a man who fought for Ireland Independence and died for it. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/24 Full Review Lothburke You'll never beat the Irish 🇮🇪 100% Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/17/23 Full Review Charles T Fantastic movie. Incredible story. Wish Liam Neeson would try something like this again. He's such a great actor when he's trying. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/23 Full Review Dom Good movie, although the love triangle is pretty annoying. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/21/23 Full Review Nick E I think it is impossible for Liam Nesson not to be charismatic Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/27/20 Full Review Read all reviews

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Neil Jordan Director Liam Neeson Michael 'Mick' Collins Aidan Quinn Harry Boland Stephen Rea Ned Broy Alan Rickman Eamon de Valera Julia Roberts Kitty Kiernan
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Synopsis In the early 20th century, Michael Collins (Liam Neeson) leads the Irish Republican Army with the help of his friends Harry Boland (Aidan Quinn) and Eamon de Valera (Alan Rickman), in a violent battle for Ireland's independence from Britain. But, when he fears the defeat of his revolution, Collins negotiates a treaty with the British, deeming him a traitor to the IRA. When he receives orders to murder his friends, Collins must decide where his loyalties lie.

Director
Neil Jordan

Producer
Stephen Woolley

Screenwriter
Neil Jordan

Production Co
Warner Brothers, Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board, Geffen Pictures

Rating
R

Genre
History, Drama, Biography, Mystery & Thriller, War

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 5, 1996, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 31, 2008

Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.1M

Runtime
2h 12m

Sound Mix
Surround
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