Where to watch Matewan (1987) tonight
Matewan (1987) runs 2 h 12 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.4 from 147 TMDB members. 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…
- Runtime
- 2 h 12 min — ends 10:12 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Released
- August 28, 1987
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 147 votes
- Director
- John Sayles
- Starring
- Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, Will Oldham
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is Matewan?
- Matewan is 2 h 12 min long (132 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:12 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Matewan rated?
- Matewan is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is Matewan a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Matewan?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
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- Glory (1989)
- The Patriot (2000)
- Lawless (2012)
- Son of the South (2021)
- The Burial (2023)
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