The Special Relationship (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2010, The Special Relationship is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Richard Loncraine, running about 93 minutes. “Never underestimate the politics of friendship” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Special Relationship stars Michael Sheen as Tony Blair, Dennis Quaid as Bill Clinton, Helen McCrory as Cherie Blair and Adam Godley as Jonathan Powell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Special Relationship has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Special Relationship page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Special Relationship tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Special Relationship (2010)?
- In US, The Special Relationship is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Special Relationship worth watching?
- The Special Relationship holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Special Relationship?
- The Special Relationship stars Michael Sheen, Dennis Quaid, Helen McCrory, Adam Godley and Marc Rioufol.
- When was The Special Relationship released?
- The Special Relationship was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.