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marc93
Critic Marc Savlov
rated 7

The Journey is all talk (with occasional flashbacks to news footage of the carnage) but never, ever talky. Every utterance, every raised eyebrow is freighted with the potential for disaster or deliverance. Highly recommended.

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Cast & Crew

Nick Hamm
Director
John Hurt
As Harry Patterson
Timothy Spall
As Ian Paisley
Colm Meaney
As Martin McGuinness
Ian McElhinney
As Rory O'Suaird
Toby Stephens
As Tony Blair
Catherine McCormack
As Kate Elgar

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What is The Journey about? Toggle content

The Journey is a gripping drama that follows the unlikely friendship between two bitter enemies, Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley and Sinn Fein politician Martin McGuinness, as they embark on a journey together to change the course of history in Northern Ireland. Despite their differences, they find common ground and a glimmer of hope for peace in the region. The film features powerful performances from Timothy Spall and Colm Meaney as the two leaders, and is inspired by real events that took place in 2006. With a tense and suspenseful plot, The Journey is a thought-provoking and emotional ride that explores the complexities of political and personal conflict.

Where can I stream The Journey? Toggle content

You can stream The Journey on: Mubi Amazon Store Amazon Prime ⎥ AMC+

What movies are similar to The Journey? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Journey include Four Good Days, Manchester by the Sea, Miss Meadows, 3096 Days, Beautiful Boy, Adopt a Highway.

When was The Journey released in theaters? Toggle content

The Journey was released in theaters on June 16, 2017.