Where to watch Matewan(1987)
In the United States, Matewan is available to stream on Prime Video.
Where to stream Matewan
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Matewan plot summary
It takes more than guns to kill a man.
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 28, 1987
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Directed by
- John Sayles
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 146 votes
Matewan trailer
Cast
Chris CooperJoe Kenehan
James Earl Jones'Few Clothes' Johnson
Mary McDonnellElma Radnor
Will OldhamDanny Radnor
David StrathairnPolice Chief Sid Hatfield
Ken JenkinsSephus Purcell
Kevin TigheBill Hickey
Gordon ClappTom Griggs
Bob GuntonC.E. Lively
Jace AlexanderHilllard Elkins
FAQ
Where can I watch Matewan?
In the United States, Matewan is available to stream on Prime Video.
How long is Matewan?
Matewan runs 2h 12m (132 minutes).
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