Michael Collins (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1996, Michael Collins is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Neil Jordan, running about 132 minutes. “Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.
Who’s in it. Michael Collins stars Liam Neeson as Michael Collins, Aidan Quinn as Harry Roland, Stephen Rea as Ned Broy and Alan Rickman as Eamon de Valera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Michael Collins has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Michael Collins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Michael Collins tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Michael Collins (1996)?
- In US, Michael Collins is available to 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 Michael Collins worth watching?
- Michael Collins holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Michael Collins?
- Michael Collins stars Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman and Julia Roberts.
- When was Michael Collins released?
- Michael Collins was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.