# The Special Relationship (2010)

> A sharply observed political biographical drama about Tony Blair’s evolving alliance with Bill Clinton and the costs of influence across the Atlantic.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29982

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: TV Movie, Drama, History
- Director: Richard Loncraine
- Cast: Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley, Marc Rioufol, Mark Bazeley, Helen McCrory, Nancy Crane, Dennis Quaid
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1117646/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intelligent, witty, tense, political history viewing, serious television drama night

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