Poster for Matewan (1987)

Movie PG-13

Matewan (1987)

Aug 28, 1987 · 2h 12m

7.4/10 TMDB user score
146 votes on TMDB

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.

Where to watch trailer Compare

United States of America Listed by 2 services Change country

Trailer

Play trailer

The video is hosted on YouTube and loads in privacy-enhanced mode only after you press play.

Where to watch in United States of America

2 viewing options in United States of America

Compare the services below, then open their links on TMDB's official watch page (powered by JustWatch).

See viewing options

Stream with subscription

  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Included with a subscription or free in 31 other countries

Availability data by JustWatch via TMDB, for United States of America. Offers change often; please confirm on the service before you subscribe, rent or buy.

Top cast

  • Chris Cooper Chris Cooper Joe Kenehan
  • James Earl Jones James Earl Jones 'Few Clothes' Johnson
  • Mary McDonnell Mary McDonnell Elma Radnor
  • Will Oldham Will Oldham Danny Radnor
  • David Strathairn David Strathairn Police Chief Sid Hatfield
  • Ken Jenkins Ken Jenkins Sephus Purcell
  • Kevin Tighe Kevin Tighe Bill Hickey
  • Gordon Clapp Gordon Clapp Tom Griggs
  • Bob Gunton Bob Gunton C.E. Lively
  • Jace Alexander Jace Alexander Hilllard Elkins
  • Joe Grifasi Joe Grifasi Fausto
  • Nancy Mette Nancy Mette Bridey Mae Tolliver
  • Jo Henderson Mrs. Elkins
  • Josh Mostel Josh Mostel Mayor Cabell Testerman
  • Gary McCleery Gary McCleery Ludie
  • Maggie Renzi Maggie Renzi Rosaria

Recommendations from TMDB based on Matewan.