The Free World (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, The Free World is a drama and romance film directed by Jason Lew, running about 100 minutes. “Only love can truly set us free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Free World stars Boyd Holbrook as Mohamed Lundy, Elisabeth Moss as Doris Long, Octavia Spencer as Linda Workman and Sung Kang as Detective Shin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Free World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Free World page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Free World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Free World (2016)?
- In US, The Free World is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Free World worth watching?
- The Free World holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Free World?
- The Free World stars Boyd Holbrook, Elisabeth Moss, Octavia Spencer, Sung Kang and Waleed Zuaiter.
- When was The Free World released?
- The Free World was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.