Harlan County War (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2000, Harlan County War is a drama film directed by Tony Bill, running about 104 minutes. “It's her turn to fight back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Kentucky woman whose mine-worker husband is nearly killed in a cave-in, and whose father is slowly dying of black lung disease, joins the picket lines for a long, violent strike.
Who’s in it. Harlan County War stars Holly Hunter as Ruby Kincaid, Stellan Skarsgård as Warren Jakopovich, Ted Levine as Silas Kincaid and Wayne Robson as Tug Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Harlan County War has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harlan County War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harlan County War tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harlan County War (2000)?
- In US, Harlan County War is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harlan County War worth watching?
- Harlan County War holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Harlan County War?
- Harlan County War stars Holly Hunter, Stellan Skarsgård, Ted Levine, Wayne Robson and Charlotte Arnold.
- When was Harlan County War released?
- Harlan County War was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.