Movie · 1987 · 132 min

Matewan (1987)

“It takes more than guns to kill a man.”

7.4/10 · 147 votes

Matewan is a 1987 movie (Drama and History). Matewan was directed by John Sayles. Matewan runs 132 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.4/10 from 147 viewers. In United States, you can watch Matewan on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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📍 United States

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Streaming services that carry Matewan, and the countries where you can watch it:

Amazon Prime Video 29 countries

Australia, Burkina Faso, Canada, Congo - Kinshasa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde, France, Guernsey, Ghana, Gibraltar, Equatorial Guinea, Ireland, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, New Zealand, Seychelles, Senegal, Chad, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Amazon Prime Video with Ads 5 countries 📍

Australia, Canada, France, United Kingdom, United States

Amazon Prime Video 2 countries 📍

United Kingdom, United States

MUBI 1 countries

Türkiye

MUBI Amazon Channel 1 countries

Türkiye

Plot

Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Matewan?

In United States, you can watch Matewan on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Who stars in Matewan?

The main cast of Matewan includes Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham and David Strathairn.

Who directed Matewan?

Matewan was directed by John Sayles.

When was Matewan released?

Matewan was released on August 28, 1987.

How long is Matewan?

Matewan runs 132 minutes.

Is Matewan worth watching?

Matewan has an average rating of 7.4/10 from 147 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Matewan?

If you enjoyed Matewan, try Pale Rider, Free State of Jones, Glory and The Patriot.

Is Matewan on Amazon Prime Video?

Not in United States right now. Matewan is on Amazon Prime Video in: Australia, Burkina Faso, Canada, Congo - Kinshasa, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde and France (+21).