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Just Mercy

2019·Movie·PG-13·137 min·7.8(2,497)

Every generation has its hero. Meet ours.

The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.

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About Just Mercy

Just Mercy is a 2019 English-language drama, crime and history film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The cast is led by Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson, Jamie Foxx. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Just Mercy was produced by Netter Productions, Outlier Society, and Endeavor Content and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 2019, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $50 million worldwide.

Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Writers
Andrew Lanham, Destin Daniel Cretton
Release date
December 25, 2019
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$50 million
Production
Netter Productions, Outlier Society, Endeavor Content
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Just Mercy cast & crew

Just Mercy was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and written by Andrew Lanham and Destin Daniel Cretton.

The cast features Michael B. Jordan as Bryan Stevenson, Brie Larson as Eva Ansley, Jamie Foxx as Walter McMillian, O'Shea Jackson Jr. as Anthony Ray Hinton, Rafe Spall as Tommy Champan, and Rob Morgan as Herbert Richardson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joel P. West, cinematography is by Brett Pawlak, and it was produced by Michael B. Jordan and Jeff Skoll.

Is Just Mercy worth watching?

Just Mercy holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 2,497 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, crime, and history, Just Mercy is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Just Mercy

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Cast of Just Mercy

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan

Bryan Stevenson

Brie Larson

Brie Larson

Eva Ansley

Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx

Walter McMillian

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Anthony Ray Hinton

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

Tommy Champan

Rob Morgan

Rob Morgan

Herbert Richardson

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Ralph Myers

Rhoda Griffis

Rhoda Griffis

Judge Pamela Bachab

J. Alphonse Nicholson

J. Alphonse Nicholson

Henry Davis

Karan Kendrick

Karan Kendrick

Minnie McMillian

Hayes Mercure

Hayes Mercure

Jeremy Doss

Lindsay Ayliffe

Lindsay Ayliffe

Judge Foster

Just Mercy — FAQs

Where can I watch Just Mercy in United States?

Just Mercy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Just Mercy in?

Just Mercy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Just Mercy?

Just Mercy runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

What is Just Mercy rated?

Just Mercy is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 2,497 ratings.

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