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The Special Relationship

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2010 | 93 min | TV Movie, Drama, History

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Darkest Hour or All the Way, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 4 Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Loncraine

  • 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