Movie · 132 min · 15 · drm, hst
Filmed in the coal country of West Virginia, "Matewan" celebrates labor organizing in the context of a 1920s work stoppage. Union organizer, Joe Kenehan, a scab named "Few Clothes" Johnson and a sympathetic mayor and police chief heroically fight the power represented by a coal company and Matewan's vested interests so that justice and workers' rights need not take a back seat to squalid working conditions, exploitation and the bottom line.
Where to watch Matewan
Available on 4 platforms across 2 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 3 countries, best placed at #747 in New Zealand.
- New Zealand #747
- Canada #778
- United Kingdom #804
Available languages
Audio: English
Subtitles: English
Chart history
Matewan has spent 0 days in a top 3, 0 days in a top 10 and 2 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #61.
Cast
Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn, Ken Jenkins, Kevin Tighe, Gordon Clapp, Bob Gunton, Jace Alexander, Joe Grifasi, Nancy Mette, Jo Henderson, Josh Mostel, Gary McCleery, Maggie Renzi, Tom Wright, Michael B. Preston
Crew
John Sayles (director,writer)
Awards
0 wins from 1 nominations.
- Academy Award for Best Cinematography 1988 — nominated