Matewan (1987): reparto, argumento y streaming
1987 · Película · ★ 7.2
Released in 1987, Matewan is a drama and historia film directed by John Sayles, running about 132 minutes. “It takes more than guns to kill a man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hacia 1920, las minas de carbón de Virginia del Oeste están controladas por poderosas compañías que pagan salarios muy bajos para que los precios sean competitivos. La mano de obra está formada por inmigrantes negros del sur. Cuando los mineros de Matewan se declaran en huelga, la desesperación y la violencia no tardan en aparecer.
Who’s in it. Matewan stars Chris Cooper as Joe Kenehan, James Earl Jones as 'Few Clothes' Johnson, Mary McDonnell as Elma Radnor and Will Oldham as Danny Radnor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Matewan has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In Reino Unido you can stream it on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matewan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matewan tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Matewan (1987)?
- In Reino Unido, Matewan is available to stream on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Matewan worth watching?
- Matewan holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historia. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Matewan?
- Matewan stars Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham and David Strathairn.
- When was Matewan released?
- Matewan was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.