Mr. Jones (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2019, Mr. Jones is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Agnieszka Holland, running about 119 minutes. “The truth can't be hidden forever” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In 1933, Welsh journalist Gareth Jones travels to Ukraine, where he experiences the horrors of a famine. Everywhere he goes he meets henchmen of the Soviet secret service who are determined to prevent news about the catastrophe from getting out. Stalin’s forced collectivisation of agriculture has resulted in misery and ruin—the policy is tantamount to mass murder.

Who’s in it. Mr. Jones stars James Norton as Gareth Jones, Vanessa Kirby as Ada Brooks, Peter Sarsgaard as Walter Duranty and Joseph Mawle as George Orwell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mr. Jones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Mr. Jones page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Mr. Jones (2019)?
In US, Mr. Jones is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Mr. Jones worth watching?
Mr. Jones holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Mr. Jones?
Mr. Jones stars James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard, Joseph Mawle and Fenella Woolgar.
When was Mr. Jones released?
Mr. Jones was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.