Michael Collins
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Michael Collins

Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.

6.9 / 10 1996 2h 12mR English
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Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Michael Collins

Lead
Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

Harry Roland

Stephen Rea

Stephen Rea

Ned Broy

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Eamon de Valera

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Kitty Kiernan

Ian Hart

Ian Hart

Joe O'Reilly

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Liam Tobin

Stuart Graham

Stuart Graham

Tom Cullen

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Neil Jordan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Michael Collins is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker