The Journey (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, The Journey is a drama film directed by Nick Hamm, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Firebrand Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein politician Martin McGuinness, two implacable enemies in Northern Ireland, are forced to take a short journey together in which they will take the biggest leap of faith and change the course of history.
Who’s in it. The Journey stars Timothy Spall as Ian Paisley, Colm Meaney as Martin McGuinness, Freddie Highmore as Jack and Toby Stephens as Tony Blair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Journey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now 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 Journey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Journey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Journey (2017)?
- In US, The Journey is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Journey worth watching?
- The Journey holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Journey?
- The Journey stars Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Freddie Highmore, Toby Stephens and John Hurt.
- When was The Journey released?
- The Journey was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.