The Free World 2016
“Only love can truly set us free.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Jason Lew
- Networks
- Untitled Entertainment, Revelstoke Productions
- Where to Stream
- Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
What is The Free World?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Untitled Entertainment, Revelstoke Productions
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 58 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Untitled Entertainment, Revelstoke Productions
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Title: The Free World
Year: 2016
Director: Jason Lew
Genre: American drama film, Romance and Drama
Release Date: 09/23/2016 (US)
Runtime: 1h 40m
Rating: R
Festival: Shown in the U.S. Dramatic Competition section at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
Cast: Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer, Sung Kang.
Plot:
Mo is a recently released former convict who served a brutal stretch in prison for crimes he did not commit.
He is struggling to adapt to life on the outside.
His world collides with Doris, a mysterious woman with a violent past.
Doris is described in IMDb as a married woman with an abusive husband.
Mo decides to risk his newfound freedom to keep her
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of romance and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Free World worth watching?
The Free World holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Free World and when was it released?
The Free World is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Free World?
The Free World was directed by Jason Lew.
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