Taking Liberties (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2007, Taking Liberties is a documentary film directed by Chris Atkins, running about 101 minutes. “Since 1997” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Taking Liberties Since 1997is a documentary film about the erosion of civil liberties in the United Kingdom and increase of surveillance under the government of Tony Blair. It was released in the UK on 8th June 2007. The director, Chris Atkins, said on 1 May that he wanted to expose "the Orwellian state" that now threatened Britain as a result of Mr Blair's policies.
Who’s in it. Taking Liberties stars David Morrissey as Narration, Ashley Jensen as Narration, Tony Blair as Self (archive footage) and Gordon Brown as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Taking Liberties has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taking Liberties page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taking Liberties (2007)?
- In GB, Taking Liberties is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taking Liberties worth watching?
- Taking Liberties holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taking Liberties?
- Taking Liberties stars David Morrissey, Ashley Jensen, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and George W. Bush.
- When was Taking Liberties released?
- Taking Liberties was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.