Freedom (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1981, Freedom is a drama and tv movie film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Talented musician and free spirit Libby chafes under the rule of her divorced journalist mother, so she seeks emancipation from her parents and hits the road, soon joining the ranks of a traveling carnival. She gains the freedom she has longed for but learns some hard lessons along the way.
Who’s in it. Freedom stars Mare Winningham as Libby Bellow, Jennifer Warren as Rachel Bellow, Tony Bill as Richard and Roy Thinnes as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Freedom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Freedom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freedom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freedom (1981)?
- In US, Freedom 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 Freedom worth watching?
- Freedom holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freedom?
- Freedom stars Mare Winningham, Jennifer Warren, Tony Bill, Roy Thinnes and Peter Horton.
- When was Freedom released?
- Freedom was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.