The Deal
2003, English. Directed by Stephen Frears.
It is approaching an election in the UK when the leader of the Labour party, John Smith, suffers another in a line of heart attacks and dies. With the leadership campaign about to start the clear choice appears to be Gordon Brown, a stanch Scotsman. However Tony Blair is also beginning to appear more likely as he will appeal to Southern voters who would be turned off by Brown. Blair rings Brown to arrange a meeting to discuss which will go for the job. The film flashbacks to the start of their relationship, sharing an office in Westminster on their first seats.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Stephen FrearsDirector
- David MorrisseyGordon Brown
- Matt BlairEd Balls
- Michael SheenTony Blair
- Dexter FletcherCharlie Whelan
- Frank KellyJohn Smith
- Stuart McQuarrieScottish MP 1
- Ian HanmoreScottish MP 2
- Paul RhysPeter Mandelson
- Stuart BowmanJournalist 1
- Gordon KennedyJohn Brown
- Elizabeth BerringtonCherie Blair
- David NichollsProduction Asst
Details
- Released
- 28 September 2003
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Morgan
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What The Deal is based on
The Deal is based on a true story.
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The Deal runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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The Deal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 September 2003. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Deal?
If you liked The Deal, try Jingle Bell Princess, Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe, The Nine Kittens of Christmas.
Who directed The Deal?
The Deal (2003) was directed by Stephen Frears and stars David Morrissey, Matt Blair, Michael Sheen.
What is The Deal based on?
The Deal is based on a true story.