Michael Collins (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Michael Collins is a 1996 biographical thriller directed by Neil Jordan, starring Julia Roberts, Liam Neeson and Aidan Quinn. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $11.1 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Geffen Pictures
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Michael Collins About?
The premise of Michael Collins without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Irish War of Independence, Michael Collins rises to prominence as a key figure in the fight for Irish freedom from British rule. Driven by a fierce patriotism, he becomes a brilliant strategist and negotiator, playing a crucial role in the fight for independence. However, the path to freedom is fraught with political division and violence, leading to a tragic end for the celebrated leader and forever shaping the course of Irish history.
Michael Collins Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- irish history
- 1916 easter rising
- irish independence
- british soldier
- brutality
- civil unrest
- post world war one
- fight for independence
- firearm
- irish rebel
- anti british activities
- independence movement
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- independence
- irish civil war
- 1920s
- irish free state army
- uprising
- suppression
- army vs civilians
- terrorism
- soldier
- police officer
- white flag
- ireland
- character name as title
- based on real person
- train station
- cricket the sport
- british army
- prologue
- british military
- espionage
- northern ireland
- british colonialism
- civil war
- war of independence
- government informant
- british imperialism
- police informant
- european history
- british history
- black and tans
- british intelligence
- reference to winston churchill
- irish politics
- political assassination
- irish republicanism
- gaa
- armoured car
- gaelic football
Michael Collins Cast
Julia Roberts leads the cast, with Liam Neeson and Aidan Quinn. Directed by Neil Jordan.
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Director Neil Jordan
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More films directed by Neil Jordan, best-rated first: The Crying Game, Mona Lisa, Byzantium and Ondine.
Michael Collins Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Michael Collins 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 69% User score
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Michael Collins Plot Summary
What happens in Michael Collins from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1922, Joe O’Reilly (Ian Hart) seeks to comfort Kitty Kiernan (Julia Roberts), who is overwhelmed with grief following the death of Michael Collins (Liam Neeson). The narrative then shifts back to the tumultuous finale of the Easter Rising in 1916, where Collins, alongside Harry Boland (Aidan Quinn), Éamon De Valera (portrayed by Alan Rickman), and other patriots surrender to British forces. Determined not to follow the oppressors’ lead again, Collins tells Boland, >“We won’t play by their rules, Harry. We’ll invent our own,” foreshadowing the battles yet to come.
Full summary
The whole story of Michael Collins, scene by scene
Michael Collins Box Office & Budget
Michael Collins grossed $11.1 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 45% of what it cost. $11.1 million came from the US and Canada and $43,244 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.1M
45% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $11.1M
- International
- $43.2K
- Budget
- $25M
Michael Collins Awards & Nominations
Michael Collins was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 6 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
6 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1997 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Alan Rickman
- Nominated Best Cinematography
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Golden Globes 1997 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Liam Neeson
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Oscars 1997 2 nominations- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Music (Original Dramatic Score
Michael Collins Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers and 3 clips.
- Trailer Michael Collins - Original Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer Michael Collins | Official Movie Trailer
- Clip Michael Collins (1996) - 'Train Station Farewell' scene [1080]
- Clip Charles Soames
How Well Do You Know Michael Collins?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What significant event does the movie begin with in 1922?
Cars in Michael Collins
32 cars on screen, including the 1921 Lanchester 40 hp and the Crossley.
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1921 Lanchester 40 hp Important role -
Crossley Important role -
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Peerless Armoured Car Replica Important role
Michael Collins Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “傲气盖天” and “El precio de la libertad, la historia de Michael Collins”.
- Also known as
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- 傲气盖天
- El precio de la libertad, la historia de Michael Collins
- El precio de la libertad
- Michael Collins - O Preço da Liberdade
- מייקל קולינס
- Μάικλ Κόλινς, ο επαναστάτης
- Майкл Коллінз
- Майкл Коллинз
- Майкъл Колинс
- 마이클 콜린스
- マイケル・コリンズ
- Özgürlüğün Bedeli
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- Michael Collins: O Preço da Liberdade, მაიკლ კოლინზი
- مايكل كولينز
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Michael Collins FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Michael Collins, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Michael Collins?
Michael Collins runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Michael Collins released?
Michael Collins was released on October 11, 1996.
Who directed Michael Collins?
Michael Collins was directed by Neil Jordan.
More films by Neil Jordan Who is in the cast of Michael Collins?
Michael Collins stars Julia Roberts, Liam Neeson and Aidan Quinn.
How much did Michael Collins make at the box office?
Michael Collins grossed $11.1 million worldwide ($11.1 million domestic, $43,244 international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Michael Collins rated?
Michael Collins has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Michael Collins nominated for any awards?
Michael Collins received 6 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Michael Collins have a post-credit scene?
No. Michael Collins has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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