Freedom (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Freedom is a drama film directed by Tony Gatlif, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. A Gypsy family travels the French roads during the Second World War, followed by Little Claude, a young boy seeking a new family after his parents "left and never returned". Upon reaching a town where they traditionally stop for a few months and work in vineyards, they learn that a new law forbids them from being nomadic. Theodore, the town's mayor, and Miss Lundi, the schoolteacher, protect and help the Gypsies. Despite this, They are arrested and placed in an internment camp. Theodore manages to rescue them and gives them a piece of property where they must settle. But the Gypsies' deeply ingrained thirst for freedom makes this sedentary lifestyle difficult to bear. After Theodore and Miss Lundi are arrested for resistance, the Gypsies decide they must get back on the move in order to remain free.
Who’s in it. Freedom stars Marc Lavoine as Théodore, James Thierrée as Taloche, Mathias Laliberté as P'tit Claude and Marie-Josée Croze as Miss Lundi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Freedom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 (2009)?
- In US, Freedom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freedom worth watching?
- Freedom holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freedom?
- Freedom stars Marc Lavoine, James Thierrée, Mathias Laliberté, Marie-Josée Croze and Carlo Brandt.
- When was Freedom released?
- Freedom was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.