The Special Relationship
71
Balasaur Score
Worth a look
2010 · Movie · 1h 33m · NR
The read
A Balasaur Score of 71 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%. Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 84% of the 1,032 2010s made-for-tv movies in this catalog. Streaming on Max.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
75 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard LoncraineDirector
- Peter MorganWriter
- Alexandre DesplatOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Michael SheenTony Blair
- Demetri GoritsasStrategist
- Adam GodleyJonathan Powell
- Marc RioufolJacques Chirac
- Mark BazeleyAlastair Campbell
- Helen McCroryCherie Blair
- Nancy CraneProtocol Officer
- Dennis QuaidBill Clinton
- John SchwabReporter
- Hope DavisHillary Clinton
- Kerry ShaleAdvisor to the Clintons
- Lara PulverIntern
