Freedomland (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5.2

Freedomland poster

Released in 2006, Freedomland is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Joe Roth, running about 113 minutes. “The Truth Is Hiding Where No One Dares To Look.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A black police detective must solve a strange case of a kidnapped boy and deal with a big racial protest.

Who’s in it. Freedomland stars Samuel L. Jackson as Lorenzo Council, Julianne Moore as Brenda Martin, Edie Falco as Karen Collucci and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Felicia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Freedomland has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.7M 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 Freedomland page.

If you liked it. Fans of Freedomland tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Freedomland (2006)?
In US, Freedomland 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 Freedomland worth watching?
Freedomland holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Freedomland?
Freedomland stars Samuel L. Jackson, Julianne Moore, Edie Falco, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and William Forsythe.
When was Freedomland released?
Freedomland was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.