Just Mercy(2019)
“Every generation has its hero. Meet ours.”
Overview
The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.
Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Studio
Netter Productions
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
Michael B. Jordan
as Bryan Stevenson
Brie Larson
as Eva Ansley
Jamie Foxx
as Walter McMillian
O'Shea Jackson Jr.
as Anthony Ray Hinton
Rafe Spall
as Tommy Champan
Rob Morgan
as Herbert Richardson
Tim Blake Nelson
as Ralph Myers
Rhoda Griffis
as Judge Pamela Bachab
J. Alphonse Nicholson
as Henry Davis
Karan Kendrick
as Minnie McMillian
Hayes Mercure
as Jeremy Doss
Lindsay Ayliffe
as Judge Foster
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Netter Productions • Outlier Society • Endeavor Content
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Just Mercy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Just Mercy (2019).
What is Just Mercy about?▼
The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.
Who directed Just Mercy?▼
Just Mercy was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and released in 2019. It is a drama, crime, history film.
How long is Just Mercy?▼
Just Mercy has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in Just Mercy?▼
The cast of Just Mercy includes Michael B. Jordan as Bryan Stevenson, Brie Larson as Eva Ansley, Jamie Foxx as Walter McMillian, O'Shea Jackson Jr. as Anthony Ray Hinton, Rafe Spall as Tommy Champan and more.
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