Where to watch The Special Relationship(2010)

Name: The Special Relationship
Genre: TV Movie, Drama, History
Released: 2010-05-29
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley, Marc Rioufol, Mark Bazeley

Movie · 2010 · 1h 33m · TV Movie, Drama, History

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The Special Relationship plot summary

Never underestimate the politics of friendship

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.

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Release date: May 29, 2010
Runtime: 1h 33m
Genres: TV Movie, Drama, History
Directed by: Richard Loncraine
Country: United Kingdom, United States
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 · 76 votes

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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

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Where can I watch The Special Relationship?

In the United States, The Special Relationship is available to stream on HBO Max. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.