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The Treaty

1991·Movie
1h 47min
72
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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue, performances, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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It threatened the British Empire, and left the Irish with only each other to fight.

How the Anglo-Irish Treaty between the unrecognised Irish Republic, represented by Michael Collins, and the British government was concluded after high-stakes negotiations in 1921.
Historical DramaPolitical NegotiationIrish HistoryBiographical FocusHigh-Stakes DiplomacyIntense DialogueAnglo-Irish TreatyMichael CollinsEducational

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Is The Treaty worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Treaty?

1 h 47 min

The Treaty runs 1 h 47 min.

Is The Treaty based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Treaty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland.