An Award-Winning Liam Neeson Drama Is Free To Watch On YouTube, Courtesy Of The Studio
Liam Neeson has been in a wide range of projects. On the one hand, he is a prominent actor in the action film world. He led the Taken franchise, where he played a father in desperate search of his kidnapped daughter. His two most recent films have also been action-based, including Absolution and In the Land of Saints and Sinners. The actor is known for his intensity in roles like this, making him a well-suited lead for high-octane action.
On the other hand, Neeson has also been a part of a number of award-winning movies. He was nominated for an Oscar for his lead role in Schindler's List, a movie that has been regarded as one of Spielberg's best. He also took part in The Dark Knight trilogy, films that are regularly regarded among the best comic book adaptation films of all time. Neeson treats drama with the same kind of fervor that he employs for action, making him a genre-flexible actor. Now, one of his acclaimed movies has been made available to watch through a unique, free avenue.
Michael Collins Is Available To Watch For Free On YouTube
It Is Unclear How Long It Will Be Free
In a surprise gift from the studio, Michael Collinshas been made available to watch for free on YouTube. The 1996 film is a biographical war drama about Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, who led the Irish National Army during the Irish Civil War as well as a guerilla war against the UK. The film is written and directed by Neil Jordan and features a leading cast including Neeson in the titular role as well as Alan Rickman, Julia Roberts, Aidan Quinn, and Ian Hart. The film received a positive reception and was nominated for two Oscars.
On the Warner Bros. YouTube channel, Michael Collins has now been made available to watch for free on YouTube. Nothing in the description makes it clear as to why this full film was posted, or how long it will be available. It is worth noting, however, that a link in the Michael Collins description directs to a playlist titled "Full Movies." The Neeson film is the only movie on it as of now, but the existence of the playlist suggests that more could be coming.
Our Take On Michael Collins Being Made Free
Other Movies Are Being Made Available
Typically, the only way audiences will be able to get a full movie on YouTube is if someone illegally uploads it. This is copyright infringement that is not sponsored by the studio, and can easily get struck down by YouTube. It is far rarer for a major studio to make a movie available for free, let alone one that includes a major actor like Neeson. However, Warner Bros. has also made the Stanley Kubrick classicBarry Lyndon available on YouTube as well on a separate channel. If Warner Bros. does bulk up this full movies playlist, it will be interesting to see what other titles join Michael Collins.
Source: Warner Bros.
Michael Collins
- Release Date
- October 25, 1996
- Runtime
- 132 minutes
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Producers
- Stephen Woolley
Cast
Aidan QuinnHarry Roland
Michael Collins
Michael Collins follows the pivotal involvement of its titular character in the formation of the Irish Free State during the 1920s. As he navigates the complexities of his political mission, Collins faces opposition from those striving for complete Irish independence.
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