The Journey
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Journey Official Trailer 1 (2017) - Timothy Spall Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice
Festival / Special Debut
June 16, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Hamm
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Bateman
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- The Journey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Greenroom Entertainment, Tempo Productions, Gorean Films, Lipsync Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Hamm
Colin Bateman
Stephen Warbeck
Greg Gardiner
Chris Gill
Piers Tempest, Mark Huffam, Nick Hamm, Miguel Palos, Jo Bamford
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Hamm
Director
Colin Bateman
Writer
Piers Tempest
Producer
Chris Gill
Editor
Mark Huffam
Producer
Greg Gardiner
Director of Photography
Nick Hamm
Producer
David Craig
Production Design
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Susan Scott
Costume Design
Stuart Ford
Producer
Isabel Freer
Producer
Matt Jackson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Journey
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What is The Journey 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 directed The Journey?
The Journey was directed by Nick Hamm.
Who stars in The Journey?
The principal cast of The Journey includes Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Freddie Highmore, Toby Stephens, John Hurt.
When was The Journey released and how long is it?
The Journey was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Journey was composed by Stephen Warbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Journey?
The Journey holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).