Just Mercy (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2019, Just Mercy is a drama, crime and history film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, running about 137 minutes. “Every generation has its hero. Meet ours.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Just Mercy stars Michael B. Jordan as Bryan Stevenson, Brie Larson as Eva Ansley, Jamie Foxx as Walter McMillian and O'Shea Jackson Jr. as Anthony Ray Hinton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Just Mercy has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just Mercy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just Mercy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just Mercy (2019)?
- In US, Just Mercy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just Mercy worth watching?
- Just Mercy holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Just Mercy?
- Just Mercy stars Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson, Jamie Foxx, O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Rafe Spall.
- When was Just Mercy released?
- Just Mercy was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.