Michael Collins
“Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Michael Collins - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-03-11
Top Cast
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Liam Neeson
Michael Collins
Aidan Quinn
Harry Roland
Stephen Rea
Ned Broy
Alan Rickman
Eamon de Valera
Julia Roberts
Kitty Kiernan
Ian Hart
Joe O'Reilly
Brendan Gleeson
Liam Tobin
Stuart Graham
Tom Cullen
Sean McGinley
Smith
Gerard McSorley
Cathal Brugha
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Collin's Assassin
Charles Dance
Soames
Richard Ingram
British Officer
John Kenny
Patrick Pearse
Ronan McCairbre
Thomas MacDonagh
Jer O'Leary
Thomas Clarke
Mike Dwyer
James Connolly
Martin Murphy
Captain Lee-Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 8, 1997
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$16.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.68x
-$8.1M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Jordan
- Original Score
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Original Title
- Michael Collins
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $16.9M
- Production Studios
- Geffen Pictures, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan
Elliot Goldenthal
Chris Menges
J. Patrick Duffner, Tony Lawson
Stephen Woolley
Department Leadership Roster
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Anthony Pratt
Production Design
Stephen Woolley
Producer
Neil Jordan
Director
Elliot Goldenthal
Original Music Composer
J. Patrick Duffner
Editor
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
Tony Lawson
Editor
Neil Jordan
Writer
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Michael Collins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Michael Collins 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 directed Michael Collins?
Michael Collins was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in Michael Collins?
The principal cast of Michael Collins includes Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, Julia Roberts.
When was Michael Collins released and how long is it?
Michael Collins was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Michael Collins?
Michael Collins had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $16.9M at the worldwide box office (0.68 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Michael Collins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Michael Collins was composed by Elliot Goldenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Michael Collins?
Michael Collins holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).