John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2020, John Lewis: Good Trouble is a documentary film directed by Dawn Porter, running about 98 minutes. “Thousands of protests. 45 arrests. 33 years in congress.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The timely biopic focuses on John Lewis’ longstanding prominence as a civil rights champion and his continuing crusade for racial and social equality. The documentary illuminates the 80-year-old Congressman’s life as it chronicles the moments on the extraordinary journey that have shaped his place in history and make him such a galvanizing figure today as protests circle the globe. Lewis’ schedule has increased ten-fold as he has become the go-to figure for TV news shows, podcasts and newspapers and magazines from the Washington Post to Vanity Fair, commenting on and leading the way forward through today’s worldwide protests and demonstrations.
Who’s in it. John Lewis: Good Trouble stars John Lewis as Self, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as Self, Bill Clinton as Self and Hillary Clinton as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, John Lewis: Good Trouble has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John Lewis: Good Trouble page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John Lewis: Good Trouble (2020)?
- In US, John Lewis: Good Trouble is available to stream on YouTube TV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and 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 John Lewis: Good Trouble worth watching?
- John Lewis: Good Trouble holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in John Lewis: Good Trouble?
- John Lewis: Good Trouble stars John Lewis, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi.
- When was John Lewis: Good Trouble released?
- John Lewis: Good Trouble was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.