The Free World(2016)
Only love can truly set us free.
The Free World Synopsis
Following his release from a brutal stretch in prison for crimes he didn't commit, Mo is struggling to adapt to life on the outside. When his world collides with Doris, a mysterious woman with a violent past, he decides to risk his newfound freedom to keep her in his life.
The Free World (2016) is a romance and drama film directed by Jason Lew, released on September 23, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer and Sung Kang. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Jason Lew
- Writers:
- Jason Lew
- Producers:
- Laura Rister
- Cinematographer:
- Bérénice Eveno
- Composer:
- Tim Hecker
- Production:
- Untitled Entertainment, Revelstoke Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Free World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Boyd Holbrook
as Mohamed Lundy
Elisabeth Moss
as Doris Long
Octavia Spencer
as Linda Workman
Sung Kang
as Detective Shin
Waleed Zuaiter
as Khalil
Stephen Louis Grush
as John Long
Dane Rhodes
as Marty
Austin Amelio
as Frankie
Vivian Fleming-Alvarez
as Officer Alvarez
Frederick Weller
as Officer Ryan
James Moses Black
as Officer Smith
Jean Claude Leuyer
as Rufus
Key crew
Directed by Jason Lew, written by Jason Lew, produced by Laura Rister.
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The Free World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 58 ratings.
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The Free World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Free World online?
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The Free World (2016) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Free World?
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The main cast of The Free World (2016) includes Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer, Sung Kang and Waleed Zuaiter. The film was directed by Jason Lew. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Free World released?
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The Free World was released on September 23, 2016 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Free World worth watching?
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The Free World (2016) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.