The Special Relationship (2010)

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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.

Released: 2010-05-29
Genres: TV Movie, Drama, History
Runtime: 1h 33m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.4/10 from 78 votes

Directed by Richard Loncraine.

Top 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

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Special Relationship

United States: stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
India: stream on JioHotstar
Canada: stream on Crave; rent on YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube
Australia: rent on YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on YouTube, Fetch TV

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