The Janes (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, The Janes is a documentary film directed by Tia Lessin, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. In the spring of 1972, police raided an apartment on the South Side of Chicago where seven women who were part of a clandestine network were arrested and charged. Using code names, fronts and safe houses to protect themselves and their work, the accused had built an underground service for women seeking safe, affordable, illegal abortions. They called themselves Jane.
Who’s in it. The Janes stars Martin Luther King Jr. as Self (Archive Footage), Walter Cronkite as Self (Archive Footage/Voice) and Hugh Hefner as Self (Archive Photos).
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Janes page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Janes (2022)?
- In US, The Janes is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Janes?
- The Janes stars Martin Luther King Jr., Walter Cronkite and Hugh Hefner.
- When was The Janes released?
- The Janes was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.