Matewan (1987)
English drama film directed by John Sayles
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m 132 min
- Released
- 28 August 1987
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Matewan has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 28 August 1987. It is directed by John Sayles and stars Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones and Mary McDonnell.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Sayles
- Cast
- Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn, Kevin Tighe, Ken Jenkins, Gordon Clapp, Bob Gunton, Joe Grifasi, Josh Mostel, Davide Ferrario
- Cinematography
- Haskell Wexler
- Music
- Mason Daring
- Written by
- John Sayles
- Distribution
- Cinecom Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $4 million
- Set in
- Appalachian Mountains
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 28 August 1987
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Matewan?
Matewan has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes, or 132 min.
When did Matewan release?
Matewan released on 28 August 1987.
Who directed Matewan?
Matewan is directed by John Sayles.
Who is in the cast of Matewan?
The cast of Matewan includes Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham, David Strathairn and Kevin Tighe.
Where can I watch Matewan online?
Matewan streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of Matewan?
The budget of Matewan is reported as $4 million.
What is Matewan rated in the US?
Matewan is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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