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Where to watch Michael Collins (1996) tonight

Michael Collins (1996) runs 2 h 12 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 547 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
2 h 12 min — ends 10:12 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
War, Drama, Thriller, History
Released
October 25, 1996
TMDB rating
6.9 / 10 from 547 votes
Director
Neil Jordan
Starring
Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Michael Collins?
Michael Collins is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Michael Collins rated?
Michael Collins is rated R in the US.
Is Michael Collins a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Michael Collins?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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